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What the 100,000-Lead Limit on Lead Management Tools Means
VICIdial's bulk lead tools refuse to run on a list over 100,000 leads. Here is why the cap exists and how to split a big list to work around it.
What the Callback Queue Statuses (LIVE, SENT, EXPIRED, ORPHAN) Mean
A plain-English guide to the inbound callback queue lifecycle and what each record status tells an operator about a waiting caller.
How to Bulk-Add Area-Code Caller IDs With STATE LOOKUP
STATE LOOKUP reads the first three digits of each caller ID, maps the NANP area code to a US state, and fills the description automatically.
How to jump between agents without hanging up
Using the 8162 roaming-monitor line you can move from one VICIdial agent to the next by pressing a single digit, with no redial in between.
How to set up Preserve-Place-In-Line on an In-Group
A short setup checklist for VICIdial's Preserve-Place-In-Line: the campaign flag, the in-group trigger, and the callback settings to review before you go live.
How to keep your monitor and barge feature codes secure
VICIdial's monitor and barge phone codes are unauthenticated on the telephony side. Here's how to keep strangers from dialing into your live calls.
The VICIdial monitor and barge dial codes, explained
Every VICIdial monitor and barge phone code in one place: silent listen, roaming monitor, barge-in, and the roaming barge variant. Copy and keep.
What the Lifetime Lead Call Count Limit does
The Lifetime Lead Call Count Limit caps how many times one lead can ever be dialed in a campaign. Here is how it works and why it is always on.
What the Daily Call Limit Manual setting does
The Daily Call Limit Manual setting decides whether manual dials count toward, or are blocked by, your daily call cap. Here is how each option behaves.
The PHONE_NUMBER vs LEAD method for 24-hour limits
PHONE_NUMBER caps a specific number across every lead it touches; LEAD caps the record. The difference decides how many calls a person can really get.
How to set a per-state 24-hour limit for Florida calls
Build a CALL_LIMITS_OVERRIDE container to cap Florida numbers at three calls per rolling 24 hours, matched by area code and optionally zipcode or state.
When you need the 24-Hour Call Count Limit
Use the rolling 24-hour cap whenever a rule limits calls per number per rolling day, like Florida's three-attempt rule, where the fixed Daily limit falls short.
How to barge in from the 8162 monitor extension
The 8162 line does more than silent listening; dial 99 plus the last 3 session digits to barge in and speak to both the agent and customer.
How cross-server monitor shortcuts work on multi-server setups
On a multi-server VICIdial cluster, an admin can wire shortcut numbers so you can monitor agents on any server from one phone. Here's the idea.
What the 8162 roaming-monitor extension does
The 8162 extension lets you blind-monitor one agent after another on the same VICIdial server without hanging up your phone between listens.
What Preserve-Place-In-Line does for inbound callers
Preserve-Place-In-Line lets an inbound caller hang up and keep their spot, then get called back when they reach the front. Here is how it works.
How to set a Daily Call Count Limit on a campaign
A Daily Call Count Limit caps how many times a lead is dialed per day, resetting at midnight. Here are the two steps to turn it on and configure it.
How to barge into an agent's live call from your phone
Dial the agent's full session ID on a VICIdial-attached phone to join a live call and speak to both the agent and the customer.
System-wide vs campaign-lists scope for 24-hour limits
SYSTEM_WIDE counts every attempt on the box; CAMPAIGN_LISTS counts only this campaign's lists. The scope decides whether shared leads share a count.
What the system-wide phone number daily call count limit does
This per-campaign option tracks daily call counts per phone number across the entire system, resetting at the Timeclock End of Day. Here is how it behaves.
When to blind monitor versus barge in
Blind monitor when you want to listen unnoticed, barge in when you need to talk. Here is a simple rule for picking the right VICIdial phone code.
How to enable the 24-Hour Call Count Limit
Turn on the rolling 24-hour call cap in two steps: flip the system switch, then set the per-campaign number, method, and scope.
What the 24-Hour Call Count Limit does
The 24-Hour Call Count Limit uses a rolling window instead of a fixed reset, capping dials per lead or number in any trailing 24 hours. Here is how it works.
What VICIdial Call Count Limits do
VICIdial has three kinds of Call Count Limit that cap how often a lead or phone number gets dialed. Here is what each one does and when to reach for it.