Set up departments in 3CX

Group users by team, with their own hours and settings.

3CX device
What you needAffects
Admin access to the 3CX Admin ConsoleOffice hours, routing and permissions for that team

1. Create it

  1. Open DepartmentsIn the Admin Console, open Departments and click Add.
  2. Name itGive it a clear name, such as Head office or Support.
  3. Add usersAdd the users who belong to it, and choose any department admins.

2. Set it up

  1. Office hoursSet the department's own office hours and holidays.
  2. RoutingPoint that team's ring groups or queues at the department.
  3. SaveClick Save.

Troubleshooting

ProblemLikely cause and fix
Hours aren't usedCheck the ring group or queue belongs to that department.
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