Feature Codes

NextGenSwitch provides feature codes that allow users to quickly configure and control call forwarding, queues and other PBX functions directly from their phone keypad.

Call Forwarding

Feature Code Usage
Always Forward Activate *22 Activates unconditional call forwarding. All incoming calls will be forwarded to the configured destination.
Forward When Busy *23 Activates call forwarding only when the line is busy.
Forward When Unavailable *25 Activates call forwarding when the extension is unreachable (e.g., phone is offline).
Forward Deactivate *26 Cancels any active call forwarding.
Forward Set *27 Used to set the destination number for forwarding. Format: *27*<destination_number># Example: *27*017xxxxxxxx#

Queue Control

Feature Code Usage
Enable / Disable Dynamic Queue *28 Allows agents to dynamically join or leave a queue.
Format: *28*<queue_code>*<status>#
Example: *28*3030*1#
– 3030 → Queue Code
– 1 → Enable (active)
– 2 → Disable (inactive)