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

How to use Click2Dial to start calls directly from your sipgate online account portal.

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.