Discover how to integrate your physical VoIP deskphone directly to HighLevel. This feature offers seamless call management, enabling both outbound and inbound calls along with call recording and transcription, all while keeping your CRM updated in real time.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
- What is the VoIP Deskphone Integration?
- Who Can Set Up VoIP Deskphones?
- Requirements & Recommended Deskphones
- Key Benefits of Integrating VoIP Deskphones to HighLevel
- How To Connect VoIP Deskphones to HighLevel
- Reset Device Password
- Delete a Device
- Troubleshooting Information
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Related Articles
What is the VoIP Deskphone Integration?
This feature empowers users to connect their physical VoIP deskphones directly to HighLevel. It provides a stable link between your CRM and your phone system, ensuring that all call activities, from making outbound calls to receiving inbound calls, are managed inside HighLevel. By leveraging this integration, you can enhance call-handling capabilities and maintain a consistent connection to your customer data.
Who Can Set Up VoIP Deskphones?
Agency admins – full provisioning rights in every location
Sub-account admins – can provision devices only inside their own location
Other users – read-only; they’ll see a tooltip prompting them to “Ask an admin to configure this.”
Requirements & Recommended Deskphones
Network & protocol prerequisites
SIP over UDP, TCP, or TLS
Open outbound ports 5060/5061 for SIP signalling
Open UDP 10000-20000 for RTP audio
PoE switch or external power adaptor
What to look for when buying hardware
“SIP” and “PoE” on the spec-sheet
At least two programmable line keys
Avoid carrier-locked or proprietary-provisioning devices
Popular models
Yealink T54W / T58W
Poly VVX 450
Grandstream GXP 2170
Snom D785
Cisco 7841
Key Benefits of Integrating VoIP Deskphones to HighLevel
Immediate CRM connection for all call activities
Improves overall communication flow between team members and clients by simplifying inbound and call management
Ability to perform blind transfers to team members effortlessly
Built-in call recording and transcription for improved accountability and monitoring of call logs and customer interactions
Ensures that your deskphone is always connected to your CRM
Advanced Call Handling
This section highlights the enhanced call-management features available once you enable the integration. It details functionalities such as making outbound and inbound calls and performing blind transfers to your team members, streamlining your call operations and boosting productivity.
- Seamless outbound and inbound calling directly from your deskphone
- Effortless blind transfer capabilities to assign calls to team members
- Efficient communication workflows and quicker call resolutions
Call Recording and Transcription
Call recording and transcription capabilities are fundamental components of this feature. Every call can be recorded and transcribed to maintain a detailed record of communications, which is useful for quality assurance and training.
- Automatically records call conversations for future reference
- Transcribes calls to offer searchable text records, enhancing follow-up activities
- Enables compliance monitoring and improves internal accountability
How To Connect VoIP Deskphones to HighLevel
Step 1: Navigate to the Wizard
Log in and go to Sub-Account Settings → Phone Numbers → Advanced Settings → VoIP Deskphone (SIP) → Get Started.
Step 2: Confirm or Edit Your SIP Domain
- A suggested domain such as
<LocationName>.sip.ashburn.twilio.com
appears. - You can change it once before saving.
Step 3: Create your Extension / Username & Password
Choose an extension (number or text) plus a strong password and save them somewhere safe.
Step 4: Link the Deskphone to a HighLevel User
Each VoIP deskphone needs to be connected to a user in your sub-account.
Step 5: Configure the Physical Phone
Enter the SIP Domain, Username, and Password into the phone’s Registrar / Server / Proxy fields.
Step 6: Run the Built-In Test Calls (Optional)
Outbound test – Dial the displayed number; you should hear “This is a test call” three times if successful.
Inbound test – Click Inbound Test Call; the deskphone should ring.
Need Help? If a test fails, reach out to customer support with the error codes from the failed test call.
Reset Device Password
Navigate to the Manage Devices tab in your VoIP settings and select the pencil icon for the device that you want to reset the password for.
Delete a Device
Navigate to the Manage Devices tab in your VoIP settings and select the trash can icon to delete a device.
WARNING: This action will immediately unregister the handset.
Troubleshooting Information
Symptom | Likely Cause | Fix |
---|---|---|
401 / 403 Unauthorized | Wrong username or password (case-sensitive) | Re-enter credentials |
No audio | Firewall blocking RTP (UDP 10000-20000) | Open ports / disable SIP ALG |
Phone rings but won’t answer | NAT / SIP ALG interfering with RTP | Disable SIP ALG on router |
Can’t save SIP domain | Name already taken | Edit the domain or accept the suggested increment |
Still stuck? | – | Click Contact Support with your SIP Domain & handset model |
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which VoIP deskphones are compatible?
Most open-SIP models—see the recommended list above.
Q: Can I record and transcribe every call?
Yes. Once enabled, all calls are automatically recorded and transcribed.
Q: How do I perform a blind transfer during a call?
Use the Blind Transfer option on your deskphone UI.
Q: Is there an extra charge for using deskphones?
No. Deskphone calls share the same per-minute rates as web/mobile calls. Blind transfers incur an additional $0.10 per transfer.
Q: Can two deskphones point at the same HighLevel user?
No, you can only connect a single user to each VoIP deskphone.
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How to Enable Call Transcriptions for Recorded Calls
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