# Hotline

Sentinel Hotline is a powerful and versatile tool for managing communications during emergencies and incidents. Hotlines can be configured in advance or created ad-hoc in under 60 seconds.

By simply calling the Hotline number critical information can be delivered whenever required.

* [Dashboard](https://yudu-sentinel.gitbook.io/sentinel-documentation/spaces/hotline/create-hotline) - Manage hotline access and status
* [Monitor Calls](https://yudu-sentinel.gitbook.io/sentinel-documentation/spaces/hotline/monitor-callers) - Listen to voicemail, make notes, flag and handle calls for review.
* [Settings](https://yudu-sentinel.gitbook.io/sentinel-documentation/spaces/hotline/hotline-settings) - Configure Hotline settings such as language and voice.
* [Subscriber Notifications](https://yudu-sentinel.gitbook.io/sentinel-documentation/spaces/hotline/subscriber-notifications) - Be notified of Hotline automatically via SMS or Email.
* [Access Control](https://yudu-sentinel.gitbook.io/sentinel-documentation/spaces/hotline/access-control) - Delegate hotline management to chosen individuals.
* [Block List](https://yudu-sentinel.gitbook.io/sentinel-documentation/spaces/hotline/blocklist) - Prevent nuisance numbers and block unwanted calls.

Navigate to **/space/hotlines** to list the Hotlines.

{% hint style="info" %}
**Hotline Administrators** will see all of the space Hotlines listed on this page.

Other users (**Hotline Managers** / **Hotline Responders**) will only see Hotlines they have been assigned.

See [access control](https://yudu-sentinel.gitbook.io/sentinel-documentation/spaces/hotline/access-control) for more detailed information about this topic.
{% endhint %}

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