Can a customer who is calling on the IVR transfer a call?

Can a customer who is calling on the IVR transfer a call?

Short answer: No. Callers navigating the IVR (Interactive Voice Response) cannot transfer a call themselves. Transfers can only be performed by your organization’s agents after they answer the call.


What does the IVR do (and not do)?

The IVR is a self‑service menu that routes incoming calls based on keypad or voice input (e.g., “Press 1 for Sales”).

  • It can: collect input and route to the configured department or queue.
  • It cannot: give callers control over call-handling features such as transfer, hold, or conference.

What happens if a caller asks to be transferred while in the IVR?

  • If the caller presses keys or says “transfer,” the IVR will repeat the menu or route to the configured option.
  • It will not transfer the call to a specific user or to an external number.
Terminology
  • Transfer: moving an active call from one agent/department to another.
  • Warm transfer: you speak to the receiving agent before connecting the caller.
  • Blind transfer: you send the caller without speaking to the receiving agent.

Who can transfer a call?

Only logged‑in agents with transfer permission—using the MyOperator Web Panel—can transfer active calls to other teammates or departments.

Prerequisites

  • You are signed in to the MyOperator Web Panel in a supported browser.
  • Your role/plan allows call transfer.
  • You are currently on an active connected call.

How to transfer a live call (Web Panel)

  1. In the Active Call widget, select Transfer.
  2. Choose User or Department.
  3. Pick Warm or Blind transfer.
  4. (Warm only) Speak to the receiving agent; confirm they can take the call.
  5. Click Complete Transfer.
  6. Optional: add a short call note.

Expected result: The caller is connected to the selected destination. Your call view shows “Transferred to ” and the call log reflects the transfer.


Limitations & notes

  • External numbers: Transfers to numbers outside your organization depend on plan/permissions and may incur charges.
  • Permissions: Admins can restrict who can transfer or where calls can be transferred.
  • Hold music & timeouts: During warm transfer, the caller hears hold music; if the receiving agent does not answer, you can cancel and return to the caller.
  • Queues & SLAs: Transferring into a busy queue may extend wait time; share context via call notes.
  • Compliance: Do not transfer calls that require the original agent to stay on the line (e.g., certain consent flows).

Troubleshooting

  • “Transfer option is greyed out”: Check your role/plan and that the call is active (not ringing/ended).
  • Caller dropped after transfer: Verify the destination is reachable; try a warm transfer to confirm availability.
  • Destination not listed: Ask an admin to add the user/department or enable external transfer.
  • Can’t see call logs: You may lack reporting permissions; contact your admin.

Need help? Contact Support via in‑app chat or your standard support channel.


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