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VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)

VoIP Deskphones (SIP endpoints)

June 19, 2025β€’2 min read

What is the VoIP Deskphone integration?

The VoIP Deskphone feature lets you register any SIP-compatible hard-phone (deskphone) to your account. All calls placed or received on the handset flow through your account, so you keep call tracking, recordings and automations in one place.

Requirements & recommended deskphones

Network & protocol

  • SIP over UDP, TCP or TLS

  • Outbound ports 5060/5061 open for SIP

  • UDP 10000-20000 open for RTP audio

  • PoE or external power

When buying new hardware

  • Look for the terms β€œSIP”, β€œPoE” and at least two programmable line keys

  • Avoid phones locked to a single carrier or that require proprietary provisioning codes

Popular models

  • Yealink T54W / T58W

  • Poly VVX 450

  • Grandstream GXP 2170

  • Snom D785

  • Cisco 7841

(Any open-SIP handset should work, these are just proven examples.)

Step-by-step setup

  1. Go to account Settings β†’ Phone System β†’ Advances Settings β†’ VoIP Deskphone (SIP) β†’ Get Started.

    VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)
  2. Confirm or edit your SIP Domain.

  3. Setup an Extension or a Username (number or text) and a password. Keep these handy, you'll need it when setting up your phone.

  4. Link a user (one deskphone per user). If needed, create the user first.

  5. Click Save.

  6. On your deskphone, paste those three values into the matching fields (often named Registrar, Server or Proxy, plus Username and Password).

  7. (Optional) Outbound Test Call – Dial the on-screen number; you’ll hear β€œThis is a test call” three times if successful.

    VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)

  8. (Optional) Inbound Test Call – Click the button; your phone should ring. Answer and hang up to confirm audio.

If either test fails, click Details for error codes or choose Contact Support.

Managing deskphones

  • Reset a password: Account Settings β†’ Phone System β†’ Advanced Settings β†’ VoIP Deskphone β†’ Manage Devices β†’ Edit icon

    VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)
  • Delete a deskphone: Same menu β†’ Delete (immediately unregisters the handset)

    VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)
  • Add another phone: Repeat the wizard (must be linked to a different user)

  • View call logs & recordings: Conversations β†’ All Calls

When a linked user is deleted or transferred, the SIP credentials are automatically disabled. Outbound calls return β€œ403 Forbidden”; inbound calls play an intercept message.


FAQs

Can one location have multiple SIP domains?

Not right now. Most businesses only need one.

Will my existing Yealink / Poly / Cisco phone work?

Yes, if it supports generic SIP registration. Factory-reset first, then follow the steps above.

What happened to β€œRing All”?

The maximum members is now 6 (was 7). If you previously had 7, the 7th entry was removed automatically after enabling this feature.

Can two deskphones point at the same GHL user?

No. Create an additional (hidden) user for each handset.

Is there an extra charge?

No. Calls made from a deskphone are billed the same as calls from the web or mobile app. Call Transfers from Deskphones do cost an extra $0.10 per transfer (SIP Refer)



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VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)

VoIP Deskphones (SIP endpoints)

June 19, 2025β€’2 min read

What is the VoIP Deskphone integration?

The VoIP Deskphone feature lets you register any SIP-compatible hard-phone (deskphone) to your account. All calls placed or received on the handset flow through your account, so you keep call tracking, recordings and automations in one place.

Requirements & recommended deskphones

Network & protocol

  • SIP over UDP, TCP or TLS

  • Outbound ports 5060/5061 open for SIP

  • UDP 10000-20000 open for RTP audio

  • PoE or external power

When buying new hardware

  • Look for the terms β€œSIP”, β€œPoE” and at least two programmable line keys

  • Avoid phones locked to a single carrier or that require proprietary provisioning codes

Popular models

  • Yealink T54W / T58W

  • Poly VVX 450

  • Grandstream GXP 2170

  • Snom D785

  • Cisco 7841

(Any open-SIP handset should work, these are just proven examples.)

Step-by-step setup

  1. Go to account Settings β†’ Phone System β†’ Advances Settings β†’ VoIP Deskphone (SIP) β†’ Get Started.

    VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)
  2. Confirm or edit your SIP Domain.

  3. Setup an Extension or a Username (number or text) and a password. Keep these handy, you'll need it when setting up your phone.

  4. Link a user (one deskphone per user). If needed, create the user first.

  5. Click Save.

  6. On your deskphone, paste those three values into the matching fields (often named Registrar, Server or Proxy, plus Username and Password).

  7. (Optional) Outbound Test Call – Dial the on-screen number; you’ll hear β€œThis is a test call” three times if successful.

    VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)

  8. (Optional) Inbound Test Call – Click the button; your phone should ring. Answer and hang up to confirm audio.

If either test fails, click Details for error codes or choose Contact Support.

Managing deskphones

  • Reset a password: Account Settings β†’ Phone System β†’ Advanced Settings β†’ VoIP Deskphone β†’ Manage Devices β†’ Edit icon

    VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)
  • Delete a deskphone: Same menu β†’ Delete (immediately unregisters the handset)

    VoIP Deskphones (SIP Endpoints)
  • Add another phone: Repeat the wizard (must be linked to a different user)

  • View call logs & recordings: Conversations β†’ All Calls

When a linked user is deleted or transferred, the SIP credentials are automatically disabled. Outbound calls return β€œ403 Forbidden”; inbound calls play an intercept message.


FAQs

Can one location have multiple SIP domains?

Not right now. Most businesses only need one.

Will my existing Yealink / Poly / Cisco phone work?

Yes, if it supports generic SIP registration. Factory-reset first, then follow the steps above.

What happened to β€œRing All”?

The maximum members is now 6 (was 7). If you previously had 7, the 7th entry was removed automatically after enabling this feature.

Can two deskphones point at the same GHL user?

No. Create an additional (hidden) user for each handset.

Is there an extra charge?

No. Calls made from a deskphone are billed the same as calls from the web or mobile app. Call Transfers from Deskphones do cost an extra $0.10 per transfer (SIP Refer)



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