Dialer Agent Settings

Run outbound campaigns3 min readUpdated 2026-03-14

Agent settings control how individual agents interact with the dialer — wrap-up time between calls, maximum parallel lines, call recording preferences, and more. Admins configure these settings to balance productivity with call quality.

Available on: All dialer types, all Sales Dialer plans. Some settings are dialer-type specific.


Accessing Agent Settings

  1. Go to Sales Dialer > Settings > Agent Settings.
  2. Configure defaults that apply to all agents, or override settings per agent.

Key Settings

Wrap-Up Time

The pause between calls that gives agents time to log notes, update CRM records, and prepare for the next call.

SettingOptions
Duration5 sec, 10 sec, 15 sec, 30 sec, 60 sec, custom
MandatoryIf enabled, the dialer waits the full duration before advancing. If disabled, agents can skip by clicking "Next."

Recommendation: Start with 15–30 seconds. Reduce if agents consistently skip early; increase if disposition logging is rushed.

Max Calls Per Agent (Predictive Dialer)

Controls how many lines the Predictive Dialer dials simultaneously per agent.

SettingRangeDefault
Parallel lines1–103
  • Lower values (1–3): Fewer abandoned calls, less idle time, better prospect experience.
  • Higher values (5–10): More calls per hour, but higher abandon rate and longer AMD delays.

Adjust based on your connect rate. Low connect rate campaigns benefit from higher parallel lines.

Call Recording

SettingOptions
Auto-record all callsOn/Off — records every dialer call automatically.
Agent-initiated recordingOn/Off — lets agents start/stop recording manually during calls.
Recording announcementOn/Off — plays a "this call may be recorded" message at the start. Required in some jurisdictions.

Recordings sync to the contact's activity log and CRM (if connected).

Agent Availability

SettingDescription
Auto-readyAgent is automatically set to "Available" after wrap-up time ends.
Manual readyAgent must click "Ready" to receive the next call. Useful for agents who need variable prep time.

Disposition Requirement

SettingDescription
Mandatory dispositionAgent must select a disposition before advancing to the next call. Recommended for clean analytics.
Optional dispositionAgent can skip disposition logging. Not recommended.

Per-Agent Overrides

To customize settings for a specific agent:

  1. Go to Sales Dialer > Settings > Agent Settings.
  2. Click on the agent's name.
  3. Override any default setting.
  4. Save. Per-agent settings take priority over defaults.

Use overrides for new agents (longer wrap-up time) or top performers (shorter wrap-up, more parallel lines).

Best Practices

  • Enable mandatory dispositions across all campaigns. Consistent logging drives accurate analytics and reattempt rules.
  • Use auto-record with recording announcements to stay compliant and build a coaching library.
  • Review agent analytics weekly and adjust wrap-up time and parallel lines based on performance data.
  • For Predictive Dialer, start conservative (3 lines) and increase only after monitoring abandon rates.

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