Set Up Chat Queue

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If the Add button does not appear for a user, verify the user has a data access policy assigned to an OU that gives them queue create permissions. The same applies to the Edit or delete buttons.

  1. Navigate to Queues & IVRs | Queues | Add Chat Queue.

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Queue Settings:

Options
Description

Name

The unique name for this queue object.

Description

This is an area to describe this object in more detail.

Routing Type

This is what method is used to determine which agent(s) are alerted.

Enable Skills Routing

Allow agents to opt out of taking calls

If unchecked, agents will not be able to sign in/out of the queue, they will be permanently signed into the queue.

Select User

The users are agents for this queue. The agent's name that is deployed to the external chat user can be customized. See Public display name

Queue Service Level (Seconds)

The target timeframe the contact center aims to meet for handling chats. This is the duration from the moment a chat enters the queue until the call is considered handled. A chat is considered handled when it is connected to an agent.

These metrics are included in the reports.

Alert Timeout

Alert time in seconds. This is how long an agent will be alerted before moving to the next available agent. Note: The alert may appear for a shorter period on the Teams endpoint because the time is counted server side. ≥20 seconds recommended.

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