Dynamic Caller ID Rules

Сreate dynamic caller ID rules to change or hide your caller ID during outbound calls based on specific conditions, such as country or prefix, and activate them in your SIP accounts.

Dynamic Caller ID Overview

The Dynamic Caller ID feature allows you to change or hide your caller ID during outbound calls based on previously set rules.

For example, you are calling to the US from the UK and want to appear as calling from the US. If you have set up an automated rule for this, your Caller ID will change to the US phone number you have specified in the rule.

Video Tutorial

All dynamic rules you have created are displayed in the VoIP Services section, on the Dynamic Caller IDs tab.

Screenshot of Dynamic Caller IDs page in CommPeak Portal

Dynamic Caller IDs page in CommPeak Portal

To add a dynamic Caller ID rule:

  1. Click the Add Dynamic Caller ID Rule button in the top right.

  2. In the Create new Caller ID Rule window that appears, fill in the fields described in the table. Apply Rule for and Caller ID Type are drop-down lists, and the country selector is searchable.

    Screenshot of creating a dynamic rule

    Creating a dynamic rule

  3. Click Save Rule.

FieldInstructions
Rule NameEnter the name of the rule
Apply Rule for - All CallsSelect this option to apply the rule to all calls
Apply Rule for - Calls to specific countrySelect a country from the drop-down list
Apply Rule for - Calls to specific prefixEnter a calling prefix, for example, 44203 for London - UK
Caller ID Type - Set by CallerThe call recipient will see the name or number you have configured as a Caller ID in your SIP Client or PBX.
Caller ID Type - Blocked (Anonymous)Your Caller ID will be displayed to recipients as Anonymous or Blocked.
NOTE: This type may be unavailable for your account.
Caller ID Type - Specific Caller IDUse a specific number as your Caller ID:Optionally, set a Caller ID Name to display alongside it.

To delete a dynamic Caller ID rule:

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Before deleting a dynamic Caller ID rule, confirm it is not enabled in the SIP account settings of any SIP accounts.

  1. Expand VoIP Services in the left pane.

  2. Go to the Dynamic Caller ID tab.

  3. Click the delete icon for the rule you wish to delete.

    Screenshot illustrating deleting a Caller ID rule

    Removing a Caller ID rule

Dynamic rules will apply to outgoing calls after you enable them in SIP accounts.

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NOTE

Make sure to verify your added dynamic Caller ID since the unverified Dynamic Caller IDs (indicated with an exclamation mark) are not available as selectable options in the SIP Accounts settings.

To activate dynamic Caller ID rules:

  1. Expand VoIP Services in the left pane.

  2. Go to the SIP Accounts (Trunks) tab.

  3. Click Edit for the SIP account you wish to modify.

  4. On the Edit SIP Account page that opens, find the Caller ID panel. Use the search box or the All Rules / Selected tabs to locate the rule, then select its checkbox (or use Select All to enable every rule). The Selected: X of Y counter shows how many rules are active. Use the Create New link to add a rule, or Manage Rules to edit existing ones.

    Screenshot of activating a dynamic Caller ID rule

    Activating a dynamic Caller ID rule

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EXAMPLE 1

You want to create a dynamic Caller ID rule for multiple verified phone numbers being selected randomly.
You need to create multiple rules on the Dynamic Caller IDs page for the same Prefix/Country or Any Destination for different Caller ID numbers.
Activate the rules for the relevant SIP account on the Caller ID tab.
In this example, we will create it for phone numbers 441632960393 and 441632960395.
Rule 1: In Apply Rule for select All Calls, in Caller ID Type select Specific Caller ID and 441632960393
Rule 2: In Apply Rule for select All Calls, in Caller ID Type select Specific Caller ID and 441632960395

This will create dynamic Caller ID rules to pick one of the specific numbers (441632960393 and 4416329603935) when calling from that SIP account to all destinations.

Screenshot of an example Caller ID setup

Example of Caller IDs setup

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EXAMPLE 2

You want to set a German DID number for outgoing calls to Germany.
In Call to specific country, you should select the country prefix for Germany (+49).
Under Caller ID Type, select Specific Caller ID and verify a German DID number you will use as your Caller ID for outgoing calls to Germany (e.g., +493012345678).