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Tutorials: Add Outbound Routes (V16)

Learn how to add outbound routes in FreePBX!

Required Access: FreePBX


Last Updated: 6/13/2025

freepbx login

Enter your credentials.

outbound routes in connectivity tab drop down

Select the "Connectivity" tab, then click on "Outbound Routes" from the drop-down menu.

add outbound route button



Click on the "+ Add Outbound Route" button.

route settings

Enter the following under "Route Settings:"

Route Name:

Enter "Voxtelesys_OB" as the route name.

Route CID:

Enter the DID number you received from Voxtelesys.

Trunk Sequence for Matched Routes:

Select Voxtelesys as your permanent route.


Switch over to the "Dial Patterns" tab.

information icon
Important Note: Dial patterns are only necessary if not set up on the SIP Trunk.

dialing patterns

Add the rules below (optional):


North American dialing rule w/ prepend:

Prepend: 1

Match Pattern: NXXNXXXXXX

North American dialing rule:

Match Pattern: 1NXXNXXXXXX

911 rule:

Match Pattern: 911

922 rule (Test dial of 911):

Match Pattern: 922

988 rule:

Match Pattern: 988

International dialing rule:

Match Pattern: 011.

submit button


Click on "Submit" when you are finished.

apply config button

After that, select "Apply Config" to reload FreePBX and finalize your changes.

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