Abstract: A computer system and method is disclosed for automatically conferencing a third party to a communication channel between a first and second party. A computer telephony system establishes a communication channel between a first and second party. The computer telephony system receives incoming communication from a third party that is directed to the first party. If an auto-conference indicator is set for the phone being operated by the first party, then the third part is automatically connected to the communication between the first and second party after an announcement is played to the first and second party. A computer graphical user interface can be used to enable or disable the auto-conference indicator.