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Tutorials: Add Ring Groups (V20)

Add Ring Groups (V20)
Learn how to add ring groups in 3CX Version 20!

Required Access: 3CX


Last Updated: 7/2/2025

3CX log in

Enter your credentials.

admin gear button in 3CX in the lower left screen



Click on the "Admin" button in the lower left of the screen.

call handling tab in 3CX



Click on the "Call Handling" tab.

add ring group button

Click on the "+ Add Ring Group" button.

general settings under add ring groups

Configure the following:

  • Ring Group Name: Type in a name of your choice here.
  • Ring Strategy: The ring strategy should typically be set to the "Ring All" option. If you want to prioritize which extension gets rung first, you could set it to the "Prioritized Hunt" option.
  • Ring Time (seconds): The ring time is set to 20 seconds by default, but you could set it to anything you would like.

Optional:

  • Assigned DID number(s): The DID number(s) assigned here will route directly to this ring group.

destinations fields under general settings

Destinations:

  • Destination if no answer: Set the destination here. This is set to "End Call" by default.

information icon
Note: you can configure the other destination options if you have office hours set up.

add users tab under add ring group



Go to the "User" tab, then select "+ Add User" to add users to your ring group.

3CX talk setting under add ring group


Optional: set up 3CX Live Chat & Talk so that you can place a link in either your email signature or website to allow people to call with a single click.


Configure the following:

  • Your Link Name: This field is auto-generated from the name of your ring group.
  • Ask customer for: Set it to ask for customers' name and/or email address, or set it to none.

save button


Click on the "Save" button when you are finished.

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