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Tutorials: 3CX FREE Setup

3CX FREE Setup
Learn how to create a 3CX FREE instance! Keywords: 3CX, FREE, Sign up, Log in, Additional Configuration
3CX free page

Go to https://www.3cx.com/phone-system/download-phone-system/

to create your 3CX FREE instance.

3CX Free signup



Sign up with Google or with your email address.

email address sign up in 3CX



In our example, we will sign up with an email address.

verify your email message


A message informing you to check your email for a verification code will appear.

Navigate to your email to verify.

complete your account page

Fill in the following information:


  • First Name: Autofilled
  • Last Name: Autofilled
  • Company: Your company's name
  • Language: Autofilled
  • Country: Autofilled
  • Region/State: Your Region/State
  • Account Password: Enter your desired password used for Customer Portal and System Access
  • License Agreement: Checked

Click on "Next" when you are finished.

choose your 3CX

Select "3CX FREE"

Click on "Next"

your 3cx is ready page with login information


Log in to 3CX FREE with the login information provided.

Additional Configurations include:

admin button in 3CX

Navigate to 3CX Admin

users tab in 3CX

Click on the "Users" tab.

users button in 3cx

Click on the "+ Add user" button.

add user information in 3CX



Enter the following information:

  • First Name: Enter the user's first name.
  • Last Name: Enter the user's last name.
  • Email: Enter the user's email address.
  • Mobile: Enter the user's cell phone number.
  • Role: Set the user's role.
  • Outbound Caller ID: Set the Outbound Caller ID.
  • Assigned DID number(s): Assign the DID number or numbers.

example of a new user being added



Example of new user being added:

voice and chat tab in 3cx



Click on the "Voice & chat" tab to set up Live Chat.

3cx app on iOS or Android device



Download the 3CX app on your iOS or Android device.

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