> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://help.sipgate.de/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://help.sipgate.de/cloud-telefonanlage/en/using-sipgate/die-sipgate-app/wie-kann-ich-die-sipgate-app-als-standard-fuer-anrufe-einrichten.md).

# How can I set the sipgate app as the default for calls?

Normally, on macOS or Windows, when you want to call a phone number in the browser or use Click-to-Dial, FaceTime or another phone application opens. But if you'd rather make calls directly via the sipgate app, you can set the app as the default for calls.

{% tabs %}
{% tab title="macOS" %}

* Open FaceTime on your Mac.
* Then click at the top in the menu bar on **FaceTime** and select **settings** out.
* Scroll down and select under **Default for calls** sipgate.

![sipgate-Hilfecenter-facetime1.png](/files/8d536083c833b91898c2eaa304bcba03222e3428)
{% endtab %}

{% tab title="Windows" %}

* Open the **settings**.
* Go to **Default apps** and then select **Default apps by protocol** out.

![sipgate-Hilfecenter-facetime2.png](/files/c1f42147d1bf6677edec47405680985765cf6bb9)

* Look in the left menu for **TEL** or **URL:tel**.
* There you can set the sipgate app as the default app for calls.

![sipgate-Hilfecenter-facetime2-1.png](/files/55628b4f10e5fe94ecc003ce5f097dcf475d8c25)
{% endtab %}
{% endtabs %}

#### **Errors and solutions**

<details>

<summary><strong>Set sipgate app as default app for TEL (Click2Dial)</strong></summary>

Windows 11: Default apps ➔ Choose defaults by link type \[Tel: sipgate] ➔ (Tel: sipgate) App

</details>

<details>

<summary><strong>Windows 11 22H2: sipgate app cannot be selected</strong></summary>

* Quit sipgate app
* C:\Users\User\”your own username”\AppData\Roaming\sipgate-desktop\Delete FirstRun folder\\

{% hint style="info" %}
Note: You can find the username under C:/Users
{% endhint %}

\* restart sipgate app \* Standard apps ➔ Defaults by link type ➔ \\\[\\\[Tel: sipgate]\\(Tel: sipgate “‌”)] (\\\[Tel: sipgate]\\(Tel: sipgate “‌”)) can be set in the app

</details>


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://help.sipgate.de/cloud-telefonanlage/en/using-sipgate/die-sipgate-app/wie-kann-ich-die-sipgate-app-als-standard-fuer-anrufe-einrichten.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.