> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://support.portsip.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://support.portsip.com/portsip-communications-solution/configuring-sip-trunks/telnyx-sip-trunk/configuring-outbound-and-inbound-calls.md).
# Configuring Outbound & Inbound Calls
You need to sign in to the PortSIP PBX web portal to create the outbound and inbound rules for making & receiving calls.
### Sign in to the PortSIP PBX Web Portal
To configure outbound and inbound call routing, you must first sign in to the PortSIP PBX Web Portal.
You can access a tenant in one of the following ways:
#### Option 1: Sign in as System Administrator
1. Sign in to the PortSIP PBX Web Portal as a **System Administrator**.
2. Navigate to **Tenants**.
3. Select the desired tenant and click **Manage** to switch to that tenant’s administration context.
#### Option 2: Sign in as Tenant Administrator
* Sign in directly as a **Tenant Administrator** to manage the tenant.
> ❗**Note**\
> For more information about tenant roles and access control, refer to [Tenant Management](/portsip-communications-solution/portsip-pbx-administration-guide/3-tenant-management.md).
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### Configure Outbound Rules
To place outbound calls, you must create at least one **Outbound Rule**.
#### Step 1: Add an Outbound Rule
1. From the left-hand navigation menu, go to **Call Manager > Outbound Rules**.
2. Click **Add**.
3. Enter a **Name** for the outbound rule (for example, `Telnyx-Outbound`).
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#### Step 2: Define Rule Conditions
4. In the **Apply this rule to the following calls** section, configure **at least one condition** to define which calls this rule applies to\
(for example, destination number patterns).
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#### Step 3: Select the Trunk Route
5. Scroll to **Place outbound calls using the following trunk routes**.
6. Click the **Add (+)** icon.
7. Select the **Telnyx trunk**.
8. Save the outbound rule.
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#### Step 4: Configure Number Format (Optional)
Depending on your users’ dialing habits, you may need to **normalize dialed numbers** before sending calls to the trunk.
For example, if users typically dial **US domestic numbers** without a country code, you can configure the outbound rule to **prepend `1`** to all dialed numbers.
> ❗**Best Practice**\
> Normalizing outbound numbers to **E.164 format** (for example, `+13322496213`) improves SIP trunk compatibility, routing accuracy, and caller ID consistency.
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### Configure Inbound Rules
To receive inbound calls, you must configure at least one **Inbound Rule**.
#### Step 1: Add an Inbound Rule
1. Sign in to the **PortSIP PBX Web Portal** as a **System Administrator** or **Tenant Administrator**.
2. From the left-hand navigation menu, go to **Call Manager > Inbound Rules**.
3. Click **Add**.
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#### Step 2: Configure Basic Inbound Rule Settings
4. Enter a **Name** for the inbound rule (for example, `Telnyx-Inbound`).
5. Click **Choose a Trunk**, then select the appropriate **Telnyx trunk**.
6. In the **DID/DDI Number or Number Range** field, enter the destination number(s).
* The number must be **within the DID pool range** assigned to the selected trunk.
7. Select the **Extension** to route inbound calls to
* For example: **Extension `1001`**.
8. Click **OK** to save the inbound rule.
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#### Step 4: (Optional) Configure Time-Based Routing
Depending on your business requirements, you can further enhance the inbound rule by:
* Defining office hours or schedules
* Routing calls to different extensions based on time of day
* Sending calls to voicemail outside business hours
* Automatically rejecting or dropping calls when appropriate
For more details, refer to [Office Hours and Holiday Schedule](/portsip-communications-solution/portsip-pbx-administration-guide/30-office-hours-and-holiday-schedule.md) and [Call Route Management](/portsip-communications-solution/portsip-pbx-administration-guide/8-call-route-management.md).