[Intercom] Transfer Calls to Level 2 (N2)
1. What is the Intercom + ClaudIA integration for transferring to N2?
This integration allows messages or tickets received by Intercom to be processed by ClaudIA, which automatically decides
when to escalate a support request to Level 2 (N2). ClaudIA can handle part of the support, but in certain cases, it
transfers the ticket to a team of specialists (N2), ensuring specialized assistance.
2. When does ClaudIA transfer a ticket to N2 in Intercom?
Transfer occurs when:
- ClaudIA identifies that the message or context requires a higher level of expertise.
- There is low confidence in the automatic response or ClaudIA's ability to resolve.
- The customer sends a specific tag or signal requesting the support be routed to a particular group.
- The conversation flow or internal rules (messages, channel type, etc.) trigger the forwarding to N2.
3. How to configure Intercom for ClaudIA to function and make transfers
To enable transfer to N2 via ClaudIA in Intercom, proper integration setup is required. The main steps are:
1. Create a dedicated group (Inbox/Team) for ClaudIA
- In Intercom: Settings → Inbox → Team inboxes → New team inbox
- Create a group, for example “Cloud Humans,” and add the ClaudIA user.
- This group will be used for assignment (manual or automatic) of initial conversations to ClaudIA.
2. Obtain an access token in Intercom
- In Integrations → Developer Hub → New App, create an application (e.g., “Cloud Humans”).
- Generate and copy the access token.
3. Configure the token in the ClaudIA / Hub panel
- In the ClaudIA integration panel, paste the token in the appropriate field.
- Ensure that the user associated with the token is the ClaudIA user. If not, generate the token while logged in
with the ClaudIA account.
4. Set up groups
- In the ClaudIA dashboard, locate the “Groups” table.
- Find the group created in Intercom for ClaudIA, copy its ID, and paste it into the “ClaudIA Group” field.
- Also, define the N2 Identifier group, i.e., where ClaudIA will send escalated tickets.
5. Create actions in Intercom
- In Integrations → Actions, create a new action.
- For “Usage,” select “Workflows and Helpdesk.”
- Configure the webhook action provided by the ClaudIA / Hub panel using the POST method.
- Test the response to ensure the action is active.
6. Create a Workflow in Intercom
- Navigate to AI & Automation → Workflows → New Workflow.
- Build from scratch or adapt an existing one.
- Set triggers: when the customer sends a message (chat or email), choose applicable channels, and select the
“Cloud Humans” group (ClaudIA) for assignment.
- In the workflow, add the custom action “Cloud Humans Message Forwarding” (or similar) to route messages to
ClaudIA.
- If the action fails (“fallback”), set an alternative action, such as adding a comment “Cloud Humans Webhook
Called Failed.”
7. Test everything
- After setup, send test messages to verify that:
a) conversations are assigned to ClaudIA;
b) ClaudIA acts as expected;
c) when needed, the ticket is routed to the N2 group.
4. How the transfer to N2 via ClaudIA works in Intercom after configuration
After setup:
- Incoming conversations or tickets are assigned to the ClaudIA group.
- ClaudIA evaluates criteria (message content, tags requested by the customer, etc.).
- If escalation is decided, ClaudIA uses the configured N2 group as the destination for transfer.
- The workflow and custom action you set up ensure the ticket goes to the correct group.
- If the webhook or action fails to trigger, the system logs an error comment (“webhook called failed”) for
diagnostics.
5. Benefits of this integration
- Centralization: everything passes through Intercom, with seamless integration to ClaudIA.
- Automation: reduces initial manual responses, speeds up support.
- Consistency: messages are routed in a standardized way, with fallback in case of errors.
- Control: you define which groups are part of the flow (ClaudIA, N2), allowing monitoring and adjustments.
6. Recommendations for monitoring and maintaining the process
- Check logs or fallback comments (when webhook fails) to troubleshoot issues.
- Audit tickets transferred to N2 to ensure ClaudIA is escalating correctly.
- Keep the groups in Intercom updated (ClaudIA group, N2 group).
- Periodically review whether customer tags are included in ClaudIA's rules and configured in the database.
- Test any modifications to the flow after configuration changes.
Step-by-step guide to the Integration:
https://cloudchat.cloudhumans.com/hc/claudia/articles/1740227413-intercom-guia-passo-a-passo-da-integracao