There are several ways you can make an outgoing call from the desktop app:
OPTION 1
- Right-click on a contact, chat, or call record in any of the tabs.
- Select Dial from the drop-down menu to make an audio call.
![](https://knowledge-base-web.s3.amazonaws.com/kb.ringotel.net/assets/desktop_contact_dropdown_menu.png)
OPTION 2
- Left-click on a contact, chat, or call record to open a chat.
- Click on the
icon to initiate an audio call or click on the
icon to initiate a video call (available only for Users).
![](https://knowledge-base-web.s3.amazonaws.com/kb.ringotel.net/assets/desktop_chat_top_panel.png)
OPTION 3
- Enter a contact’s name or phone number in the Search bar.
- Press Enter or the
icon to make an audio call.
![](https://knowledge-base-web.s3.amazonaws.com/kb.ringotel.net/assets/desktop_tab_searchfield_call.png)
OR
Open the dial pad by clicking on the icon in the Search field to call extensions or external numbers.
![](https://knowledge-base-web.s3.amazonaws.com/kb.ringotel.net/assets/desktop_numpad.png)