Extensions#

The following guide will explain the steps necessary to configure extensions of the FreePBX.

Configuring an extension in FreePBX#

Step 1. Navigate to Extensions, located under the Applications section at the top menu.

Step 2. On the Extensions page, click Add Extension and select Add new SIP (chan_pjsip) Extension from the dropdown menu (Fig. 1).

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Fig. 1. Extensions page.#

Step 3. In Add PJSIP Extension window, fill out these fields (Fig 2.):

  • User Extension: your preferred number for Internal number and SIP account username (e.g. 1234)

  • Display Name: your preferred name

  • Outbound CID: caller ID for making outbound calls

  • Secret: generated or your chosen password to register extension

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Fig. 2 Add PJSIP Extension page.#

Step 4. Complete configuration by clicking the Submit button on the bottom right side. Click on Apply Config located on the top right side.