By default, calls are routed to the default Voice Call queue, SCV Basic Queue, using
the default routing configuration, Default for Voice. You can customize this behavior such that
Omni-Channel routes calls to different queues or to specific reps. Queue-based routing is ideal
for simple routing scenarios. Alternatively, create an Omni-Channel flow to define routing rules
and dynamically route calls. To set up reps with their own number for direct inbound and
outbound calls, assign each rep in your contact center a direct inward dialing (DID) phone
number. Finally, to use Salesforce to handle voice call routing alongside other channels, set up
Unified Routing with Omni-Channel.
Required Editions
Unless otherwise stated, these articles apply to:
- Salesforce Voice with Amazon Connect
- Salesforce Voice with Partner Telephony
- Salesforce Voice with Partner Telephony from Amazon Connect
- Understanding Routing for Salesforce Voice
When you deploy Salesforce Voice with Telephony Providers (formerly Service Cloud Voice) , you can choose from multiple routing strategies to manage how calls are directed to reps. Understanding these options helps you select the best approach for your organization.
- Route Calls to Queues
Route voice calls to the appropriate queue using an Omni-Channel routing configuration. Queue-based routing, an alternative to Omni-Channel flows, is ideal for simple routing scenarios.
- Route Calls with Omni-Channel Flows
Dynamically route voice calls to the right rep or queue using an Omni-Channel flow. Build a template-based flow in Flow Builder and assign it to one or more Voice channels.
- Route Calls Directly to and from Reps
Assign each rep in your contact center a direct inward dialing (DID) phone number for inbound and outbound calls using Salesforce Voice (formerly Service Cloud Voice). For example, route inbound sales calls from existing customers directly to their account executives. When account executives make outbound sales calls, their phone number appears as the caller ID. This setup is appropriate for use cases where reps need their own number for direct inbound and outbound calls.
- Route Calls with Omni-Channel Unified Routing
Let Omni-Channel handle end-to-end routing for all contact center channels. If a single system handles all routing assignments, work can be assigned based on a single source of truth for rep capacity.
