Configure Callback for a Call Queue

Scope

Intended Audience: All Users

This article outlines how to enable the callback option for call queues. Callback can be used instead of the Forward if Unavailable Option and allows callers to keep their place in line while waiting for a callback.

Requirements

Office Manager/Call Center Supervisor Access to Manager Portal or higher

Enable Callback Function

Log in to the Manager Portal
Navigate to Call Queues
Select the call queue to modify and navigate to Pre Queue Options
Set Allow Callback option to Yes
Ensure Forward if unavailable is not set. The callback function will not work if this option is configured
The frequency at which callers are prompted for a callback is set by Max Expected Wait. For example, if Max Expected Wait is set to 20, callers will be prompted to leave a callback every 20 seconds.
Click Save

What to Expect

While waiting in the call queue, the caller will be prompted for a callback. The caller will be given the option to stay in the call queue or receive a callback. If the caller opts to leave a callback, the PBX will confirm their callback phone number and end the call.

When the caller’s turn comes up, the PBX will call the queue first. Once an agent answers the call, the PBX will connect the call back to the caller’s phone number.

[callback setup](https://docs.servantvoice.cloud/articles/call-queues/configure-callback-for-a-call-queue/contact-us##search%5Fquery=callback setup) [queue config](https://docs.servantvoice.cloud/articles/call-queues/configure-callback-for-a-call-queue/contact-us##search%5Fquery=queue config)