Method for entering a personalized communication profile into a communication user interface

An improved system and procedure for using user IDs to enter a personalized communication profile into a communication user interface (51), and preferably a vehicle-based communication user interface (51). In one embodiment, the user IDs correspond to switches (100a-d), which may comprises switches within the vehicle (26) or on devices in wireless communication with the vehicle (26), such as a key fob (150). The key fob code can either constitute the user ID or can be user to retrieve it from either the vehicle's head unit (50) or a communications server (24). The switch may be dedicated to inputting the user ID, or may comprise switches also serving other functions, such as seat adjustment of the vehicle. The user ID can also be loaded using a display (79) associated with the user interface (51). Additionally, the user ID may also be retrieved using a voice recognition module (70), which allows for loading of the communication profile without the necessity of pressing switches. The user profile retrieved usi