Active Call Functions

Detailed instructions for managing active calls in the Softphone widget when started from your JWT-enabled SIP account, including features like call transfer, muting, holding, conferencing, and volume control

When you are on an active call, several functions are available.

Screenshot of the active call in progress

Active call in progress

Transfer Calls

Using the call transfer feature, you can redirect your call to another agent.

To transfer a call:

  1. Click Transfer.
  2. In the window that opens, enter the number of the agent to whom you want to transfer the call in the input field.
  3. Choose any of the two options:
    ​Transfer Now: the call will be transferred directly to another agent.
    Talk First: you can talk to the agent before transferring the call to them.
Screenshot of the Transfer Call option

Transfer Call option


Mute Calls

Use the mute call function to make your microphone silent. You’ll still be able to hear the other party while they don't hear you.

Click Mute to mute calls. Click Unmute to let the other party hear you again.

Screenshot of the Mute button

Mute option

Hold Calls

To use the hold calls function, click the Hold button and place your active call on hold. Click Unhold or press the Hold button again to reconnect to the call.

Screenshot of the Hold button

Hold option

Keypad

Sometimes, you need to have a keypad in front of you during a call. For example, you can use it to listen, whisper, and barge. Click the Keypad button and then press digits on the keypad that appears.

Screenshot of the keypad: full mode

Keypad option

Your ongoing call(s) will be displayed in the green header above the keypad.

Screenshot of the keypad on an active call

Keypad on an active call

Add Call

  1. Click Add Call.

  2. In the window that opens, enter the number to call.

  3. Click the dial button.

    Screenshot of the Add Call option

    Add Call option


Multi Lines

Using the multi lines function, one agent can add calls and have up to six calls at a time. All of them are displayed in a list of active calls. If you are on one call, other lines are put on hold.

Conference Call

To use the conference call, add a call on hold to the conference, click the merge button next to it. If you end the conference, all participants are disconnected.

Volume Sliders

The sliders let you adjust the microphone and speaker volume during a call. They are synchronized with system volume.

Screenshot of the volume sliders

Volume sliders