{"article":{"id":54654782680475,"url":"https://dialpad.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-us/articles/54654782680475.json","html_url":"https://help.dialpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/54654782680475-Dialpad-Dialer-Compliance-DNC-and-Limits","author_id":32241531336731,"comments_disabled":true,"draft":false,"promoted":false,"position":0,"vote_sum":0,"vote_count":0,"section_id":360003963231,"created_at":"2026-08-19T21:50:26Z","updated_at":"2026-09-15T17:20:01Z","name":"Dialpad Dialer Compliance, DNC, and Limits","title":"Dialpad Dialer Compliance, DNC, and Limits","source_locale":"en-us","locale":"en-us","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2026-09-11T22:19:09Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":192386,"content_tag_ids":["01M0BDM4TSXYE94P55B3DMQ1N3","01M0BDMJ8JQMKGKEDQW9JY2K4K","01M0DYVPQ2NHSXH4DW2YAD67G7","01M0DZWSHYGRBZTK1NPSCS6X0J","01M0DZWYACDMJXMHK5AGE123NB"],"label_names":["schema_howto"],"body":"<p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-px1zx8-425\">Use compliance settings to manage your calling boundaries—controlling who the Dialpad Dialer contacts, when they can be reached, and how frequently.</p><p data-block-id=\"mow038if-r0eaca-129\"><a id=\"who-can-use-this-7\"></a></p><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-8f9ehd-134\"><a id=\"do-not-contact-dnc-overview\"></a></p><h2 id=\"do-not-contact-dnc-overview\" data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-mrjswy-432\">What is Do Not Contact?</h2><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-shmy0r-433\">Do Not Contact (DNC) tools help you avoid calling people who have opted out, or whom your company does not want to contact.</p><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-k3eihm-434\">Dialpad Dialer supports:</p><ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-8ts0lw-435\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-qkt6hh-436\" data-list-item-id=\"e3ba4991c56585fc0e05437d1dfbb0712\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-lzpo67-135\"><strong>Internal / company‑level DNC lists</strong>: Numbers your company should not call, regardless of campaign.</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-a51xcr-437\" data-list-item-id=\"e84e3e42e9267ca4f8d8ca096cb6661f4\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-nqbi8m-136\"><strong>Per‑number flags</strong> (such as Do Not Call or Do Not Text).</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-ko3pgh-438\" data-list-item-id=\"ee9860194142ff151411660da8b3788e8\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-pnbqs5-137\"><strong>Agent‑driven updates</strong> from call wrap‑up.</p></li>\n</ul><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-fqtjtb-138\"><a id=\"manage-dnc-lists-as-an-admin\"></a></p><h2 id=\"manage-dnc-lists-as-an-admin\" data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-co8e1t-439\">Manage DNC lists as an admin</h2><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-fytnro-440\">To manage DNC lists, go to <strong>dialer.dialpad.com</strong> and select <strong>Do not contact.</strong><br><br><img src=\"https://help.dialpad.com/hc/article_attachments/54654782668315\" alt=\"View of the DNC (Do Not Contact) list window, with options to export, rename, and delete highlighted.\" width=\"3296\" height=\"880\"></p><p data-block-id=\"mou4r5h4-sfm9ct-492\">Here, you can:</p><ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-qey3ay-441\" data-list-format=\"disc\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-i9dc99-445\" data-list-item-id=\"ec8bcd5361681e5e6fea2682de6b945bf\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-z1p396-142\"><strong>Import</strong> a CSV of numbers to block.</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-i9dc99-445\" data-list-item-id=\"e3bbcd0d593954f27172b4e0a195e613e\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-z1p396-142\"><strong>Add</strong> or <strong>edit</strong> individual entries.</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6l-i9dc99-445\" data-list-item-id=\"e7d3a85351267a3b3be0b1d464458461a\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-z1p396-142\">See <strong>when</strong> and <strong>by whom</strong> a number was added to DNC.</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-p5mv6j-450\" data-list-item-id=\"e326b2db01f9fc31148001823b3bfcb4a\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-o2zn63-145\">Update existing DNC lists.</p></li>\n</ul><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-o2zn63-145\">The <strong>All records tab</strong> displays all numbers that are on any DNC lists within your company. The <strong>Imports tab</strong> shows each list that has been imported.</p><blockquote role=\"note\" data-block-id=\"mpbhsafs-4cfxer-004\" data-background=\"#ddf7ff\" data-border=\"#006a8a\" data-a11y-callout-processed=\"true\" aria-label=\"Note\">\n<div><p data-block-id=\"mpbhsbtv-vwziv4-006\">Note</p></div>\n<p data-block-id=\"mpbhsaft-h9zibs-005\">Imported or manually added DNC entries affect all future Dialer campaigns that use DNC scrubbing.</p>\n</blockquote><h2 id=\"agent‑side-dnc-updates\" data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-56khta-452\">Agent‑side DNC updates</h2><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-sswb9e-453\">Agents can often update DNC as part of the call wrap‑up.<br><br>After the calls end, they can:</p><ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-qh37de-454\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-ydai6q-455\" data-list-item-id=\"e2d26d9f294be2775b4c590fbd0d56a70\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-g5j7po-147\">Mark a number as <strong>Do Not Call</strong>.</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-n78767-456\" data-list-item-id=\"e5cf89213f87a02a6293e19821aa9c4c3\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-tddht6-148\">Mark a number as <strong>Do Not Text</strong>.</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-fwnvml-457\" data-list-item-id=\"e7f35b8e6a31b9439c6373995513eb1f2\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-h5mheh-149\">Mark a number as <strong>invalid</strong>.</p></li>\n</ul><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-ihx1gy-458\">When an agent applies DNC flags, Dialer will skip that number in future campaigns (subject to your configuration).</p><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-xttwue-150\"><a id=\"calling-windows-and-time-zones-1\"></a></p><h2 id=\"calling-windows-and-time-zones\" data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-fpyt7k-459\">Calling windows and time zones</h2><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-1lyky5-460\">Dialer uses time zone‑aware calling windows to help you stay within appropriate hours.</p><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-2oxv1n-461\">Common configuration includes:</p><ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-1p2wvy-462\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-7hb5p1-463\" data-list-item-id=\"e271c217e251f510314b2bcac63bb6ce5\">\n<p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-v7n2z5-151\">A way to determine <strong>time zone</strong>, such as:</p>\n<ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-xj0ggu-464\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-m3xwmn-465\" data-list-item-id=\"e367624cb6047561d4b15511ef6296eac\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-deep9i-152\">Phone number region</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-7pi2pp-466\" data-list-item-id=\"e8385517f2ccfc3e7769c775144d806ae\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-k0gogo-153\">A dedicated time zone field on the lead</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-5m08yi-467\" data-list-item-id=\"e89cea32f06a164e6f5e0bcab2d5c7dd4\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-o3adto-154\">ZIP or region metadata</p></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-luecxi-468\" data-list-item-id=\"edd1d3dce61af800e96bc0d60d72442b6\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-vgs2ee-155\"><strong>Daily calling windows</strong> by local time (for example, 9:00 AM–7:00 PM Monday–Friday).</p></li>\n</ul><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-ctfxcx-469\">When a lead is outside of the allowed calling window:</p><ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-6kb3a2-470\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-j02vkl-471\" data-list-item-id=\"e4bccfa120adee014ecde9fb9460a27ed\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-fyk2zz-156\">Dialer delays or skips calls until the lead is within the window.</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-62ejvq-472\" data-list-item-id=\"e1d92c6787910c8fc0f133433b3c623cf\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-5vn5gi-157\">Campaign dashboards typically show that calls were skipped because of calling hours.</p></li>\n</ul><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-5vn5gi-157\">These settings are configured from the <a href=\"https://help.dialpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/54654352379419-Create-and-Manage-Dialpad-Dialer-Campaigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-a11y-ext-processed=\"true\">Campaign’s settings page</a>.</p><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-jnntsd-158\"><a id=\"rules-limits-for-call-attempts\"></a></p><h2 id=\"rules-limits-for-call-attempts\" data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-zigd0y-473\">Rules &amp; limits for call attempts</h2><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-pcz8yc-474\">Use rules and limits to control how often Dialer can call a given number.</p><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-i7o4z0-475\">Common controls include:</p><ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-grsn1v-476\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-chsb6x-477\" data-list-item-id=\"e2689529db5ba11be61af423eb3987563\">\n<p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-yimwh3-159\"><strong>Per‑campaign attempts</strong>:</p>\n<ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-8nl3mb-478\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-r1u8ic-479\" data-list-item-id=\"edc2402178334e47da96532172c9dc771\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-h305k1-160\">Maximum number of attempts per lead for one campaign</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-bsxts6-480\" data-list-item-id=\"e6420c644af3fc20ddf6d63ed1efbc398\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-9yac63-161\">Delay between attempts (for example, 1 day)</p></li>\n</ul>\n</li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-hr0dqr-481\" data-list-item-id=\"e8f722c6ce1ca0dbc3762aeb06b5b1192\">\n<p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-321fhr-162\"><strong>Global or per‑number limits</strong>:</p>\n<ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-exjhab-482\"><li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-4ucvaz-483\" data-list-item-id=\"e5af9a6a3e17fe59e5b77b8ed9a9993a4\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-2er5k8-163\">Maximum number of calls to a number across all campaigns within a time window</p></li></ul>\n</li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-ox1jw4-484\" data-list-item-id=\"e1f264fa7ee6dab1688844ebc7044f36d\">\n<p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-t8k57s-164\"><strong>Account or company‑level penetration</strong> (if available):</p>\n<ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-k79sh3-485\"><li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-znslbz-486\" data-list-item-id=\"eeb1e7338bdd7830fc2f760ffb4e39fce\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ig-6upgpd-165\">Limits on how many times you call people at the same company over a period of time</p></li></ul>\n</li>\n</ul><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-wt22p0-487\">These settings help you:</p><ul data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-3foleo-488\">\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-xyn1te-489\" data-list-item-id=\"e87c30dcb921a4ddb6b24c40901d7fc17\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ih-03ph3e-166\">Reduce over‑contacting</p></li>\n<li data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-m1tosw-490\" data-list-item-id=\"e7d6a4e1eaa9f63adebe6bbcded985b08\"><p data-block-id=\"mow038ih-rhpb35-167\">Stay aligned with internal policies and local regulations</p></li>\n</ul><p data-block-id=\"mou4qw6m-3dfx6a-491\">If in doubt, consult your legal team for specific rules that apply to your region and use case.</p><p data-block-id=\"mpbhw8bn-c1un6r-011\">These settings are configured from the <a href=\"https://help.dialpad.com/hc/en-us/articles/54654352379419-Create-and-Manage-Dialpad-Dialer-Campaigns\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-a11y-ext-processed=\"true\">Campaign’s settings page</a>.</p>","user_segment_ids":[]}}