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Receive a Call

It couldn't be easier to answer calls with Dialpad. When an incoming call is coming in, a call notification will appear and sound across all of the selected Dialpad-connected devices.

Accept the call with a tap or a click, and you’re connected. That's it!

Let's take a closer look at receiving a call in Dialpad's desktop app.

If you're looking to receive a call from another type of device, visit our Help Center articles on iOSAndroid, or desk phones.

Answer or decline a call

Dialpad lets you receive calls both in-app and through a pop-up notification outside the app. You'll also hear a ringtone played through your device's speaker or a connected headset.

Incoming calls appear in the top-left corner of the Dialpad app — simply select Answer to pickup, or Decline to ignore the call.
Screenshot showing both an in-app incoming call notification banner and a pop-up alert in Dialpad, with orange boxes highlighting the Accept and Decline buttons on both.

If you decline or missed a call, Dialpad will ask if you'd like to call them back or send a message.
Alt Text Option  "Screenshot of a missed call pop-up notification in Dialpad, with an orange arrow and box highlighting the 'Call back' and 'Send a message' buttons.

Note

If you're in Do Not Disturb Mode, remember that these incoming calls will not surface as notifications.

Tip

If you'd like the conversation view to open automatically during a call, head to Your Settings and navigate to Navigation when answering a call setting. You can choose to have the conversation view open for group line calls, personal line calls, or both.

Screenshot of Dialpad user settings under Call handling & voicemail, with an orange circle highlighting the profile settings icon and an orange arrow pointing to the 'Navigation when answering a call' section.

 

Adjust your ringtone

To adjust your ringtone and audible notifications, head to your in-app Preferences Menu

  1. Select your Avatar
    Screenshot of the Dialpad app, with an orange circle highlighting the user avatar in the top right corner and an orange arrow pointing to the highlighted 'Preferences' option in the drop-down menu.

     

  2. Select Preferences

  3. Select Notifications and Sounds
    Screenshot of Dialpad App Preferences, with an orange box highlighting 'Notifications & Sounds' in the left menu, and an orange arrow pointing to a box around the sound device selection and Ringtone controls.

  4. Navigate to Playing ringing / notification sounds from

  5. Choose the ringtone Dialpad plays each time you receive a call.

Dialpad offers several premade ringtones, but you may upload an MP3 file to serve as a custom ringtone instead.

You can also choose where ringing and notifications play from, such as your laptop's built-in speakers or a connected headset.

 

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