# How do I start a call from my Online Account (Click2Dial)?

Making calls with sipgate is quick and easy, whether you're using a connected VoIP phone or an external device. With the intuitive **Call** feature in the online account portal, you can effortlessly connect with anyone. Follow these simple steps to initiate a call directly from your account and stay connected with just a few clicks.

* **Log in** to your account. You'll see the **Click2Dial** option labeled **Call** among the three blue buttons below your username in the left-hand Navigation Bar.
* **Click on Call.** This will open the **Initiate Call** window, where you can:
  * Enter the number you want to call.
  * Select the device or phone you want to make the call from (ensure the chosen device is online and registered).
* **Press Call.** Your selected device will ring. Once you answer, the number you entered will be dialed, and the call will connect as usual.

You can also call a contact directly from your contacts list. Simply click **Contacts** in the navigation bar, select the contact you wish to call, and click the highlighted **Call** button. This will open the **Initiate Call** window, allowing you to set up the call as described above.