First, it checks the priority level assigned to each agent logged into that queue. Agents with a higher queue priority will be considered before those with a lower one. From that group, the system then looks at who has been in a ready state the longest and connects the call to them.
- Most Recently Called
- Most Recent Connect
- Oldest Called
- Newest Import
- Oldest Import
- Skip Match - bypasses lead matching entirely
If you'd prefer not to apply system-wide settings, you can add a Lead Lookup element to your IVR instead. This lets you match the caller against leads in your system and, if needed, restrict the lookup to a specific list.
- Bit Resolution - 16 bit
- Sampling Rate - 8,000 Hz
- Audio Channel - Mono
Step 1 - Open your IVR
Go to Admin > IVR and select your inbound IVR from the dropdown at the top of the page
Step 2 - Add the Time Check element
Drag the Time Check element onto the IVR canvas. Once it's placed, select it to open the settings panel on the right.
Give it a clear name so it's easy to identify, especially if you manage multiple inbound routes.
Select Add to create time blocks for each day you're open. You can configure up to 7 days in a single element. If you're closed on certain days (Sundays, for example), simply leave those days out.
Step 3 - Connect it correctly
The Time Check element has two outputs:
T (True). connects to your normal call route when you're open.
N (No match). connects to your out-of-hours message when you're closed.
Make sure to save the changes made to your IVR.
Closing for specific dates?
If you're closing for a bank holiday or a set period, you have two options. You can temporarily adjust the times in your existing Time Check element, or you can add a Blackout Days element to cover specific dates without changing your regular schedule. Just remember to revert any temporary changes afterwards, since the Time Check runs on a rolling weekly basis, not by calendar date.
To set this up, add a Queue element to your IVR canvas and assign your first team's queue to it. Then connect the outputs of the element into a second Queue element, assigning the next team's queue.