How To Forward Calls Within 8x8 Contact Center

Updated: 12/15/2025

Objective

To forward calls from a queue within 8x8 Contact Center.

Applies To

  • Virtual Contact Center
  • Configuration Manager for Contact Center

Procedure

Follow the steps below for Forwarding calls within a queue:
  1. Log in to Contact Center Configuration Manager
  2. Click Queues/Skills
  3. Click Edit (pencil icon). 
  4. Select the checkbox Transfer Incoming Calls to.
  5. Enter the phone number.
  6. Click Save.
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Additional Information

Question: How to set up call forwarding for calls in a contact center queue after a specified hold time?
Answer: This can be done if it's part of the script's queue conditions. For instructions on how to do this, contact 8x8 Technical Support.