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Genesys Cloud enables comprehensive phone configuration through its Phone Management system, supporting devices from Genesys, AudioCodes, and Poly/Polycom manufacturers. Users with Telephony permissions can create customized phone profiles based on existing base settings profiles, with all configurations inherited from base profiles but individually customizable without affecting original settings.
The Phone tab configuration requires essential technical specifications including custom phone naming, base settings selection, site assignment, and MAC address entry as a single string without separators. For conference room phones, users can toggle standalone features, while upcoming support for Poly ROVE series phones requires International Portable Equipment Identity (IPEI) code entry from the handset sticker or device menu. Critical prerequisites include valid MAC addresses, proper site selection (avoiding PureCloud Voice - AWS for BYOC Cloud/Genesys Cloud Voice users), and an existing base settings profile prior to phone creation.
The Line Keys tab provides extensive customization capabilities, allowing users to customize key labels, assign line appearance IDs, span appearances across multiple keys, and configure emergency callback numbers. Users can copy line key appearances across keys and choose between default settings or customized configurations for individual phones. The Standalone Features option should remain disabled except when configuring conference room phones.
Genesys Cloud supports various phone types including WebRTC, SIP, remote, and generic SIP phones. Configuration procedures vary depending on device type and user requirements. Phone-specific documentation and community support are available for additional assistance. The system provides access to related resources including phone management documentation, device compatibility matrices, and configuration guides for WebRTC phones, SIP phone trunks, remote phones, and generic SIP configurations. Careful attention to number formatting and feature settings during provisioning ensures proper phone configuration and functionality.