# What are the basic settings for users?

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As a user, you can configure many settings yourself. Booking phone numbers is reserved for admins only, but you manage your assigned numbers.

* **Phone numbers & routing:** In the area *Telephony* define which number rings on which device, set up call forwarding, and manage your voicemail.
* **Set up devices:** Under *Telephony → Add device* add VoIP phones, mobile or external devices. For VoIP, you will find the access data and configuration instructions under *Edit routing*. Activate mobile devices with SIM or eSIM.
* **sipgate app:** Simply install it, log in, and start making calls right away.
* **Language:** Under *My telephony → User settings → Language* you can select English.
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In addition to the existing functions, additional options are available.

* **Forwarding:** Under *Channels → Edit routing* define when and where calls are forwarded (e.g. voicemail, announcement, another user or channel).
* **Notifications:** Under *Settings → Notifications* enable emails for voicemails, faxes, SMS, and calls.
* **Blocklist:** Under *Settings → Blocklist* block unwanted phone numbers.
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