1. To access your 3CX account, refer to the “Welcome to 3CX | Your Account Details” email.
2. If your administrator has enabled SSO for Google or Microsoft, utilize your Google or Microsoft credentials.
3. Otherwise, follow the link mentioned in Step 1, labeled “Set your password,” to set up your unique password.
4. Once your password is set, log in using your email address and the newly created password.

For Google Chrome:

1. Launch your Chrome browser and enter ‘chrome://apps’ in the address bar.
2. Locate “3CX” in the list of apps and right-click on it.
3. From the context menu, select “Enable Start app when you sign in.”

For Microsoft Edge:

1. After installing the app on Edge, a dialog will appear.
2. Select the option to “Auto-start” the app from the dialog.

By following these steps, you can set the app to automatically start when you sign in to your browser, ensuring quick and convenient access.

Note: If selecting the Web Client then follow the instructions shown in the window which wants you to add your Web Client URL.

2. Enter option 8 to change your greeting message.

3. Select option 0.

4. Record the message then press #.

5. To save the message, select 0.

1. Login to your 3CX account in a browser window and navigate to the bottom left.

2. Select Apps.

3. Select Windows App.

4. Select Install.

5. Once the download has finished loading, open the file.

6. You will now be looking at the Setup Wizard. Select Next.

7. In the End-User License Agreement Window, check “I accept the terms int he License Agreement. Then select Next.

8. In the Select Installation Folder Window,  select Next.

9. In the Ready to Install Window,  select Install.

10. Select Finish.

The 3CX Windows Client is now installed and will instantly launch.

Softphone Mode: 

This mode enables you to use your PC or laptop for making and receiving calls, bypassing the need for a physical desk phone.

Easily select your status by clicking the status selector with the down arrow under your name.

 Easily select your status by clicking the status selector under your name. Choose from options like Available, Away, Do Not Disturb, Lunch, or Business Trip. For a personalized touch, click the arrow next to your status to add a custom message and adjust your call forwarding settings.

Blind Transfer

• To perform a blind transfer, click on Transfer and enter the name or number of the intended recipient. The call is transferred directly without your involvement.

Attended Transfer

• For an attended transfer (speaking to the recipient before transferring), click Att.transfer. This allows you to put the caller on hold, speak with the recipient, and then pass the call through.

• Simply click the Conference button and input the name or number of the participants you wish to add to the call. They will be dialed, and upon answering, they will join the ongoing call.

• At any point during a call, you have the option to record the conversation. Click Record to start and click again to end the recording. You can access the recorded calls in the Web Client under Recordings (if you have the necessary permissions).

• You can start a new call on a separate line without disconnecting the current call. Click New Call and enter the name or number of the callee.

• To elevate the call to a video call, click the Video icon in the dial pad. This action allows you to switch to a video call without ending the current call.

• To mute youself during a phone call, simply click the Mute button. To unmute, click the Mute button again.

• To place the call on hold, select the Hold button and the call will go on hold and the caller will hear a hold tone being played. To resume the call, click the Hold button again.

• To use the Keypad during a call (such as to navigate a directory) select the Keypad button and the keypad will appear.

1. To indicate your availability for calls, click your avatar in the top left corner and select from the options: Available, Away, Do Not Disturb, Lunch, or Business Trip.

This functionality allows you to customize your extension’s status based on your preferred schedule. Your status will be automatically adjusted according to the specified hours, ensuring a seamless and tailored communication experience.

Additionally, the contacts toggle allows you to include your personal contacts in the same view. These contacts will appear after your team members, providing a comprehensive view of your contacts and making communication more efficient.

Group managers have the ability to create and modify quick response chat templates, enabling users to reply with pre-defined messages, thus enhancing response speed. These templates can be categorized and organized according to different categories and languages, ensuring efficient communication and faster customer support.

2. As soon as you are ready, hit the Start Now button.

1.1. How to Create a Meeting While in a Meeting

1. Click the + button to initiate the process of creating a new conference.
2. Select the type of conference from the available options: Audio, Video, or Webinar. This will define the format and features available during the conference.
3. Choose the start time of the conference. You will have the option to start the conference Now or schedule it for a later time.
4. If you choose to schedule the conference for a later time, you will be prompted to select the date and time when the conference will start.
5. Enter the Subject for the conference. This will be used as the title of the email/calendar invite.
6. Add any necessary notes or additional information for the participants to see about the meeting. This could include the agenda, important instructions, or any other relevant details.
7. Next, you will be asked to select how to send the meeting information to the participants. The available options may include: Google, Microsoft 365, Microsoft 365, Desktop Outlook, and Regular Email.
8. Once you have selected the preferred method of sending the meeting information, click the Send or Create button to finalize the process. The invitations will be sent to the participants using the chosen method, and they will receive the necessary details to join the conference.

1.2. How to View Scheduled Conferences

1. Click on the Conference Symbol next the plus button to view all scheduled conferences

2. To return to your meeting, click the button that looks like the following:

2.1. How to View Meeting Length

1. Locate the time of the active meeting in the bottom left-hand corner next to the Invite Participants button.

2.2. How to Invite Participants to an Active Meeting

1. Click on the Invite Participants button to the right of the timer.

2. A pop-up will display allowing the user to Invite Participants via a link, email, QR code, and many others.