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Tutorials: Add Extensions (V16)
Learn how to add extensions in the FreePBX phone system! Keywords: extension, FreePBX, PBX, Phone, V16
Required Access: FreePBX
Last Updated: 5/20/2025
Enter your credentials.
Select the "Applications" tab, then click on "Extensions" from the drop-down menu.
Click on the "+ Add Extension" drop-down menu, then choose the "+ Add New SIP [chan_pjsip] Extension" option.
Add Extension settings:
User Extension: Type in the user's extension number.
Display Name: Enter the user's name.
Switch to the Voicemail tab if you want to add some additional settings (optional):
Enabled: Set to "Yes" to enable Voicemail.
Voicemail Password: Create a strong PIN number.
Click on "Submit" when you are finished.
After that, select "Apply Config" to reload FreePBX and finalize your changes.
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