Welcome to CloudTalk Phone! 🎧
This guide will help you quickly get started with making and receiving calls, navigating the app, and configuring key settings for the best experience.
User level:
Agent
CloudTalk Phone is your all-in-one calling workspace that allows you to make and receive calls, manage contacts, and handle customer interactions directly from your computer or browser. It’s designed to streamline your daily communication, giving you everything you need in one place.
Accessing CloudTalk Phone
CloudTalk Phone can be used in three ways:
Web phone - Access it directly at phone.cloudtalk.io – no installation required.
CTI - Use CloudTalk inside tools like HubSpot, Salesforce, or Pipedrive to handle calls without leaving your CRM.
Desktop App - Install the app on your computer for the best performance, stability, and call reliability.
Installing the Desktop App
For the best performance and reliability, we recommend using the CloudTalk Desktop app. CloudTalk Phone is available for:
Windows (Windows 10 or later)
macOS (macOS 11 Big Sur or later)
64-bit Linux
To install the CloudTalk Desktop app:
Download the CloudTalk Desktop app from the official download page
Open the downloaded file
Follow the installation steps
Launch the app and log in using your CloudTalk credentials
💡 Keep your app up to date!
Some CloudTalk Desktop updates require a manual installation. When a new version is available, you’ll see an update prompt when opening the app.
Using an outdated app or operating system may lead to issues like poor performance, missing notifications, or audio problems.
👉 We recommend regularly updating both your app and OS for the best experience.
Logging in for the first time
If your account is newly created, you might receive a welcome email with instructions to set up your password.
Follow the link in the email to create your password
Once set, you can log in using your email and password
Getting started is simple:
Open the CloudTalk Phone app
Log in using your CloudTalk credentials
You’re ready to start calling 🎉
🤖 SSO Login (If Enabled)
You may also have the option to sign in using SSO (Single Sign-On).
SSO must be enabled by an admin user
In some accounts, SSO login may be mandatory, meaning email and password login won’t work
👉 If you're unsure which login method to use, check with your supervisor or admin.
Before taking calls, make sure everything is configured properly
Allow neccesary permissions
Enable microphone access (especially in browser)
Enable notifications for incoming calls
Configure Audio Devices
Go to: Profile → Settings → Microphone & Speakers
Select your input (microphone)
Select your output (speakers/headphones)
Test your audio
Once everything is set up, you’re all set to start using CloudTalk Phone and handle your calls with ease 🚀
Navigating the CloudTalk Phone App
After logging into the app, you will land on the Dialer page, which serves as your main workspace for making calls.
During everyday use, you can navigate between key sections of the app using the bottom navigation bar. This allows you to quickly switch between the most important areas of CloudTalk Phone:
Call History
Access your call history. You will see calls based on your role, groups, and visibility settings.
Contacts
View and manage your contact list (if enabled for your account).
Keypad Dialer / Call Button
When not in a call, this button will redirect you to standard keypad dialer.
When a number is entered into the dialer, button changes into a call button to start a call.
Messages
Profile & Settings
Access your profile and configure app settings, such as audio devices, notifications, and preferences.
Call History
The Call History section provides an overview of all calls made within CloudTalk Phone. It allows you to review past interactions, access recordings, and manage call details.
What you see in Call History depends on your role and account settings:
Agent – can view their own calls (based on visibility settings)
Supervisor – can view their own calls and those of their team
Administrator – can view all calls across the company
You can filter your call history using the filter icon in the top-right corner.
Available filters include:
All calls
Missed calls
Unresolved calls
Resolved calls
Click on any call to view its detailed information. Each call entry includes key information such as:
Contact name or phone number
Call time and date
other available call details
Within the call detail, you can review all relevant information about the interaction and take follow-up actions, such as playing the recording, working with notes and tags, exploring conversation intelligence insights (if enabled), or reaching out to the contact again by calling or sending a message.
Contacts
The Contacts section gives you access to all contacts available in your CloudTalk account, based on your visibility and permissions.
⚠️ Contact visibility may be restricted
Depending on your company settings and internal policies, the Contacts section may be hidden.
If contact visibility is restricted, you won’t see any contacts in this section of the app.
Here, you can search, browse, and manage both internal and external contacts, as well as quickly access their previous interactions.This is a list of your company’s contacts.
Click on a contact to see contact details. This includes more detailed contact information, such as a phone number, email address, tags, company name and position (1).
Here, you can also view call history (2). Click on the Details button to display contact details in the CloudTalk Dashboard (3).
Dialer overview
The Dialer is the main screen of the CloudTalk Phone app and your primary workspace for making outbound calls and managing your calling setup.
At the top of the screen, you can see the outbound number that will be used for your calls, along with your assigned team. You can either select a specific number or choose between different dialing modes:
Automatic – consistently uses the most relevant number (typically the best match based on the destination, such as country or area code)
Random – selects a different number for each call from your assigned numbers, based on the destination country; if no match is available, a random assigned number is used
These options help improve local presence and reduce the chances of calls being filtered.
📖 Explore Automatic Outbound Number Selection in the dedicated article.
Just below, you’ll find access to Campaign Dialers, which allow you to switch between different campaing calling modes. There are 3 types of dialers available:
Above the keypad, the app displays the local time of the destination number, which updates automatically based on the country or area code of the number called. This helps you avoid calling contacts outside of their working hours.
The center of the screen is occupied by the keypad, where you can manually enter a phone number using either your mouse or keyboard. The selected country code is displayed with a flag and can be adjusted if needed. Once a number is entered, you can start the call using the call button at the bottom.
In the top-right corner, you’ll also see the audio status indicator, which shows whether your microphone and speakers are correctly configured and ready for use.
Messages
The Messages section allows you to view and manage all conversations with your contacts in one place. This includes SMS, MMS, and WhatsApp messages (depending on what is enabled for your account).
Here, you can browse message threads, open individual conversations, and review the full history of communication with each contact. This helps you keep track of ongoing interactions and maintain context when following up.
Profile
The Profile section gives you access to your account information and allows you to configure how the CloudTalk Phone app works for you.
Here, you can view details such as your name, email, team, current credit balance, and status (e.g. Online or Offline). From this section, you can also manage your availability and log out of the app.
From here, you can access and configure several Settings sections:
General
Open this section to change your app language, view a list of available keyboard shortcuts, customize app behavior, or manage your voicemail drop messages.
Calling
Adjust your call settings, such as ringtone behavior, call notifications, or number display preferences (this section may vary depending on feature scope).Microphone & Speakers
Choose which input and output devices you want to use for calls. You can also test your sound settings here, which allows you to configure devices that will be used by the app during phone calls. Note, that these settings cannot be changed while you are on the phone. To configure your microphone and speakers correctly, read this article.Notifications
Enable or disable call and message alerts based on your workflow.Troubleshooting
Run quick diagnostics if you're experiencing issues with sound, connectivity, or performance.Log out
Tap here to log out of your CloudTalk Phone session.
This section ensures your app is set up according to your workflow and that your devices are properly configured for calls.
Making and Receiving Calls
CloudTalk Phone allows you to easily handle both outbound and inbound calls directly from the app.
Making Calls
You can place a call in several ways:
By entering a phone number using the keypad dialer or your keyboard
By calling a contact directly from the Call History
By selecting a contact from the Contacts list
Before starting a call, you can choose the outbound number you want to use. The app will automatically detect the country code and display the correct flag, which you can adjust if needed.
💡 If you are using Campaign Dialers (such as Cloudtalk Dialer or Power Dialer), the calling interface will differ. For more details, refer to the dedicated articles for each dialer.
During the call, you’ll have access to controls that help you manage the conversation, such as muting your microphone, placing the call on hold, transferring the call, or adding another participant.
Receiving Calls
When an incoming call arrives, you will receive a system notification, even if the app is minimized. The notification displays the caller’s number or contact name (if available), and you can answer the call directly from it.
Once connected, you’ll see call details such as the contact information and the number being used for the call. From here, you can manage the call using the same controls as during outbound calls.
The app is running even when minimized, so you will be notified by the OS when a new call comes in. This notification displays the phone number or the contact’s name. You can answer the call simply by clicking on the notification.
When on call
While on a call, CloudTalk Phone provides several controls to help you manage the conversation efficiently.
The calling screen contains the internal phone number that is currently being used (1). The app also displays contact information – name, phone number, and a button that will transfer you to the admin interface and contact details (2). You can also use functional buttons, keypad, to control the call (3):
Mute – turn off your microphone so the caller cannot hear you
Hold – temporarily pause the call for both sides
Transfer – redirect the call to another agent or an external number
Add Call – add another participant to create a multi-party call
You can open the keypad at any time to interact with IVR systems (e.g. press numbers to navigate automated menus) and add notes and tags during conversation.
Under the More menu, you can find additional features:
Voicemail Drop – leave a pre-recorded message when reaching voicemail during an outbound call
Raise Hand – notify your supervisor (via Call Monitor feature) that you need assistance
Pause Recording – temporarily stop call recording (if enabled for your account)
Add number to Contacts – save the current number as a new or existing contact
Network Diagnostics – run a quick check if you experience call quality issues
You can end the call at any time using the end call button.
Post call actions
Once a call ends, you will be redirected to the call summary screen, where you can complete your post-call actions.
At the top of the screen, you will see the wrap-up time, which indicates how much time you have to finalize the call before moving on to the next activity. This time is configured by your admin and helps ensure your work is not interrupted by another incoming call while you complete your post-call tasks.
During the wrap-up period, you can:
add call tags
add notes
submit a call quality rating
Once the wrap-up time ends (or after you finish your updates), you can continue with your next call or task.
If you need any further assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to our Support team, we are always happy to help!










