ESL Users
📖 Introduction
ESL (Event Socket Library) Users configures access for external applications connecting to FreeSWITCH. Required for advanced integrations and monitoring.
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⚠️ Advanced Feature
WARNING
For developers only: ESL access grants control over the phone system.---
🖥️ Accessing the Module
Navigation:Settings → PBX Settings → ESL Users
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📝 Form Fields
| Field | Description | Example | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Username | ESL login | monitor | |
| Password | ESL password | secure-password | |
| Allowed IPs | Source IP whitelist | 10.0.0.50 | |
| Inbound | Allow inbound ESL | Yes | |
| Permissions | Access level | Read Only | |
| Enabled | User is active | Yes |
Permission Levels
| Level | Access | |
|---|---|---|
| Read Only | Events, status | |
| Execute | Can run commands | |
| Full | Complete control |
🔐 Security
CAUTION
Restrict IPs: Always whitelist specific IPs.CAUTION
Strong passwords: ESL is powerful access.CAUTION
Minimal permissions: Grant only what's needed.---
💡 Tips
TIP
Monitor for wallboards: Read-only access for dashboards.TIP
Log ESL activity: Review who uses ESL.---
🔗 Related Modules
- API Keys — REST API access
- Security Settings — Security config