Phonebooks
📖 Introduction
Phonebooks are contact directories that can be provisioned to IP phones. Create company phonebooks with frequently called numbers.
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🎯 Common Use Cases
| Phonebook | Contents | |
|---|---|---|
| Company Directory | All employees | |
| Emergency Contacts | Emergency numbers | |
| Vendors | External contacts | |
| Speed Dials | Frequently called |
🖥️ Accessing the Module
Navigation:PBX → Tools → Phonebooks
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📝 Form Fields
Phonebook Settings
| Field | Description | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Phonebook name | Company Directory | |
| Description | Purpose notes | All employees | |
| Auto-sync | Sync to phones | Yes | |
| Enabled | Phonebook is active | Yes |
Contacts
| Field | Description | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Name | Contact name | John Smith | |
| Number | Phone number | 1001 | |
| Department | Group/dept | Sales | |
| Speed Dial | Quick dial code | 21 |
🚀 Practical Example
Create Employee Directory
- Create phonebook "Employee Directory"
- Import contacts from CSV
- Enable auto-sync to phones
- Phones receive updated contacts
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💡 Tips
TIP
Import from CSV: Bulk add contacts.TIP
Use departments: Organize large directories.TIP
Auto-sync phones: Contacts update automatically.---
🔗 Related Modules
- Speed Dials — System speed dials
- Extensions — Internal contacts