How to Forward Nextiva Calls to Yobi
Complete guide to forwarding your Nextiva phone system to Yobi AI agents
Route your incoming calls to Yobi so you can provide exceptional service anywhere, at any time. With Nextiva's Call Forwarding options, you can define exactly when calls should be forwarded and to which number. These forwarding features can be applied to individual users, call centers, call groups, and auto attendants.
Call Forward Always
Stepping out of the office for the day? Enable Call Forward Always to automatically route all incoming calls to Yobi. This is perfect when you're out of the office or on vacation but still want to ensure all calls are handled professionally. Simply disable the feature when you're back to route calls to your office phone again.
Setup Instructions
For detailed instructions on configuring Call Forward Always, see theofficial Nextiva guide.
Call Forward Selective
Need to redirect only certain calls? Call Forward Selective lets you forward specific incoming calls to Yobi based on predetermined conditions. This feature is ideal when you have particular callers or types of calls that you want handled by Yobi's AI agents while keeping other calls on your regular line.
Perfect for VIP Management
Route specific customer numbers to Yobi for priority handling while maintaining regular call flow for others.
Call Forward When Busy
Already on an important call? Use Call Forward When Busy to automatically route incoming calls to Yobi when you're unavailable. This activates when Call Waiting is disabled and you're on another call, or when your phone is set to Do Not Disturb. You can also forward to voicemail for messages to be retrieved later or handled by team members.
Pro Tip: This ensures no customer call goes unanswered during busy periods, maintaining excellent service levels even when all staff are occupied.
Call Forward When Unanswered
Can't reach the phone quickly enough? Call Forward When Unanswered automatically routes calls to Yobi if they're not answered within your specified number of rings. This is excellent for ensuring calls are handled promptly by Yobi's AI agents rather than going to voicemail, providing immediate assistance to your customers.
Recommended Settings
- • 3-4 rings for standard response
- • 2 rings for high-priority lines
- • 5-6 rings for less urgent queues
Benefits
- • No missed opportunities
- • Consistent response times
- • Professional handling 24/7
Call Forward When Unreachable
Power outage or internet issues? Call Forward When Unreachable ensures business continuity by automatically routing all incoming calls to Yobi when your phone system is offline. This failover protection means your customers can always reach someone, even during technical difficulties.
Critical for Business Continuity
This feature provides automatic failover protection, ensuring you never miss important calls during outages or technical issues.
Quick Setup Methods
Phone Codes
- *72 + Yobi number - Activate
- *73 - Deactivate
- *90 - Busy forwarding
- *91 - No answer forwarding
NextOS Admin Panel
- • Visual configuration interface
- • Advanced scheduling options
- • Selective forwarding rules
- • Real-time status monitoring
Common Forwarding Scenarios
After-Hours Coverage
Forward all calls to Yobi outside business hours.
- • Use Call Forward Always
- • Schedule automatic activation
- • Ensure 24/7 availability
Peak Time Overflow
Handle excess calls during busy periods.
- • Use Call Forward When Busy
- • Maintain service levels
- • No missed opportunities
VIP Customer Routing
Special handling for priority callers.
- • Use Call Forward Selective
- • Route VIPs to Yobi
- • Personalized service
Emergency Failover
Automatic backup during outages.
- • Use When Unreachable
- • Automatic activation
- • Business continuity
Best Practices
- Always test your forwarding configuration before relying on it
- Document your forwarding settings and schedules for team reference
- Use selective forwarding to maintain personalized service for VIP customers
- Configure unreachable forwarding as a failover safety net
- Review and update forwarding numbers regularly to ensure accuracy