Quick Reference

Setting Name default_xfer_group
Default Value Default Value
Recommended Set to primary closer inbound group
Impact Level Medium
Location Admin > Campaigns > [Campaign] > Transfer Settings
ViciStack Module Dialer Tuning & Auto-Configuration

default_xfer_group

What Default Transfer Group Does

Defines the default inbound group that calls are transferred to when an agent initiates a transfer without explicitly selecting a destination. This simplifies agent workflow for operations with a single closer team or standard transfer destination.

| Center Size | Recommended Value | Notes |

| --- | --- | --- |

| 10–25 Agents | Set to primary closer inbound group | Start conservative, monitor for 48 hours before adjusting |

| 25–100 Agents | Set to primary closer inbound group | Scale gradually — larger operations amplify effects of misconfiguration |

| 100–500 Agents | Set to primary closer inbound group | Consult ViciStack optimization team for enterprise-scale tuning |

How to Change This Setting

  • Navigate to Admin > Campaigns

  • Select campaign

  • Find Default Transfer Group field

  • Enter the inbound group ID (e.g., CLOSER_TEAM)

  • Ensure the group exists in Admin > In-Groups

  • Submit

Common Problems

Leaving blank causes agents to manually select a destination every time, slowing transfers

Setting wrong group routes sales to the wrong team

Must be in the closer_campaigns list to work properly

ViciStack Module

ViciStack’s Dialer Tuning & Auto-Configuration module automatically monitors and optimizes default_xfer_group based on real-time performance data from your operation. Instead of manual tuning, ViciStack continuously analyzes call outcomes, agent performance, and contact rates to recommend and implement optimal values — often catching configuration drift before it affects your numbers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does default_xfer_group do in VICIdial? +

Defines the default inbound group that calls are transferred to when an agent initiates a transfer without explicitly selecting a destination. This simplifies agent workflow for operations with a single closer team or standard transfer destination.

What is the recommended value for default_xfer_group? +

The recommended range for default_xfer_group is Set to primary closer inbound group. The out-of-box default is . Note that optimal values vary by operation size, campaign type, and carrier — use ViciStack's automated tuning to find your exact optimal configuration.

Can ViciStack automatically optimize default_xfer_group for me? +

Yes. ViciStack's Dialer Tuning & Auto-Configuration module monitors default_xfer_group continuously and alerts you when the value drifts outside optimal range. On qualifying plans, ViciStack can automatically adjust this setting based on real-time performance data — no manual intervention required.

Related Settings

closer_campaigns View setting → concurrent_transfers View setting → inbound_queue_priority View setting → xfer_group_order View setting →

Part of the Complete VICIdial Implementation Guide and VICIdial Performance Optimization Guide

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