This guide covers how to use the key features of the Desktop Softphone for Windows, including call handling, contacts, voicemail, settings, and status management. Whether you're placing calls or managing your availability, this guide will walk you through the softphone's essential tools.

Table Of Contents

Desktop Softphone Install and Initial Phone Setup

Before You Begin

To get started, you'll first need to install the Desktop Softphone and complete the initial setup.


Once you're installed and logged in, you're ready to begin using your phone.

  1. Getting Started: Install the Desktop Softphone

    Begin by downloading and installing the Desktop Softphone on your Windows device. This step ensures you're ready to make and receive calls directly from your computer with ease.

  2. Before You Sign In: Set Up Pre-Login Preferences

    Before logging in to the Desktop Softphone, take a moment to configure your pre-login preferences. This ensures your app is optimized for your region, language, presence behavior, and device settings right from the start.

  3. Login Options

    Before signing in to the Desktop Softphone, make sure you have activated your user account and created a password using the link sent to your email.

  4. Initial Setup

    This section will guide you through selecting the correct mode when first launching the softphone.

Navigating Your Desktop Softphone

Complete Softphone Menu Breakdown

Softphone Menu

On the left-hand side of the Desktop Softphone interface, you’ll find the following menu options. To the top of this section, you'll also see three horizontal lines (often called a hamburger icon).


Clicking this will expand or collapse the menu panel for a more compact or detailed view, depending on your preference.

Calls

Access your call history, redial numbers, or initiate new calls.

Learn more about Calls

Contacts

The Contacts section provides real-time presence and direct communication with internal users, making it easy to track availability and collaborate across teams. Learn more about Contacts →

Voicemail

Listen to and manage your voicemail messages.

Learn more about Voicemail

Audio

Manage softphone preferences and advanced options.

Learn more about Audio →

Settings

Adjust audio, presence, and system preferences from the Settings section of your desktop softphone.

Learn more about Settings

Help

Access support resources or get troubleshooting assistance.

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Header Tools

At the top of the Desktop Softphone interface, you’ll find the following key tools:


Search & Quick Dial

This is the fastest way to place a call without navigating to the full Contacts or Calls sections.

The search bar is located at the top of the Web Phone and allows you to:

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