3CX Life Hacks

Simple SIP AuthID and password in 3CX for legacy IP phones

  1. Install WebAPI by Creomate.
  2. Create a new extension or update an existing one with one of the WebAPI requests below.
  3. Use it as usual.
  4. Don't use it on the public Internet.

NB. To use it, you need a WebAPI for 3CX license according to the number of concurrent calls in your 3CX Phone system, or a free 15-day trial. Request format: WebAPI documentation.

Disclaimer: This life hack is provided “as is”. Use it solely at your own risk.
# Create an extension
GET https://{{3CXFQDN}}/webapi/{{AccessKey}}/ext.new?num=300&authid=300&authpass=300

# Or update an existing extension
GET https://{{3CXFQDN}}/webapi/{{AccessKey}}/ext.update?num=300&authid=300&authpass=300

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