SIP Trunking

Overview

Connect your existing phone system and numbers to OtoniStark

What is SIP Integration

SIP (Session Initiation Protocol) integration allows you to connect your existing phone system to OtoniStark. Think of it as building a bridge between your current phone setup and our AI platform. This means you can:

• Use your existing phone numbers with our AI assistants
• Keep your current phone system and provider
• Make and receive calls through your existing setup
• Maintain full control of your numbers
• Reduce carrier costs by using local VoIP providers with better rates

How It Works

When you integrate your phone system with OtoniStark:

1. Inbound Calls: Calls to your numbers are routed through your phone system to our AI assistants
2. Outbound Calls: Our AI assistants can make calls appearing from your numbers
3. Management: You keep managing your numbers through your current provider
4. Cost Efficiency: Leverage your VoIP provider’s competitive rates for call termination

Integration Options

You can connect your phone system to OtoniStark in two ways:

1. PBX Extension Integration

This is like giving our AI platform an “extension” on your phone system:

• What it is: Connect a specific extension from your PBX/phone system
• Perfect for:
  • Testing the integration
  • Routing specific extensions to AI
  • Simple setup with existing phone systems
• You’ll need:
  • Your extension number (e.g., 1000)
  • Extension username and password
  • Your PBX server address (e.g., pbx.yourcompany.com)

Real-world example:

Your office uses extensions 1001-1010 for staff
			You set up extension 1011 for the AI assistant
			Calls to 1011 go to the AI
			The AI can make calls appearing as extension 1011

2. Direct Number Integration

This connects specific phone numbers to our platform:

• What it is: Route one or more of your phone numbers to our AI
• Perfect for:
  • Dedicated AI phone lines
  • Customer service numbers
  • Sales or support lines
• You’ll need:
  • Your phone number (e.g., +1 555 0123)
  • SIP credentials from your provider
  • Provider’s SIP server address

Real-world example:

You have a support number: +1 555 0123
			You connect this number to our AI
			All calls to +1 555 0123 are handled by the AI assistant
			The AI makes outbound calls showing +1 555 0123

Authentication & Call Flow

Bidirectional Configuration

The SIP integration uses the same credentials for both inbound and outbound calls:

• Inbound Calls (VoIP → OtoniStark):

  Your VoIP system authenticates using username/password
  			↓
  			Calls reach our platform
  			↓
  			AI assistant answers

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• Outbound Calls (OtoniStark → VoIP):

  AI initiates call
  			↓
  			Our platform authenticates to your VoIP using same username/password
  			↓
  			Call reaches destination

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Credential Synchronization

For the integration to work properly:

1. The credentials you set in OtoniStark dashboard must match exactly with your VoIP configuration
2. The same username/password combination is used for both directions
3. Any changes to credentials must be updated in both systems

Setting Up Your Integration

Step 1: Gather Your Information

For PBX Extension:

Extension number: e.g., 1000
			Server address: e.g., pbx.company.com
			Username: Your extension username
			Password: Your extension password

For PBX Extension:

Phone number: e.g., +1 555 0123
			SIP server: e.g., sip.provider.com
			Username: Provided by your phone company
			Password: Provided by your phone company

Step 2: Configure in Dashboard

1. Go to your OtoniStark dashboard
2. Navigate to Your Phone Numbers
3. Click “Integrate SIP trunk”

Step 3: Select SIP Trunk Type

At the top of the form, select one of these trunk types:

• SIP Extension - Use this if you already have an existing SIP credential (an extension) provided by your VoIP provider.
• Phone Number (DID) - Use this if you want to integrate a dedicated Direct Inward Dial (DID) number instead of a generic SIP extension.

For PBX Extension:

Extension number: e.g., 1000
			Username: Your extension username
			Password: Your extension password

For Direct Number:

Phone number: e.g., +1 555 0123
			Username: Provided by your phone company
			Password: Provided by your phone company

Step 4: Outbound Settings

These settings control how OtoniStark sends outbound calls through your SIP provider.

• SIP Address - Enter the address/server of the SIP trunk without the port.
• Outbound Proxy (Fixed IP) - Some SIP providers require calls to originate from a single, whitelisted IP address. Configure this as follows:
  • Toggle ON - If your SIP provider requires a fixed source IP, enable Outbound proxy will come from a fixed IP address. OtoniStark will then send all outbound requests through a known static IP. Use this option only if your provider explicitly requires a single source IP.
  • Toggle OFF: - If your provider accepts calls from any IP, leave this option off. In that case, OtoniStark will send calls from dynamic IPs.

SIP address: (e.g., pbx.company.com/sip.provider.com)

Step 5: Number Format Configuration

This tells our system how to format phone numbers when making calls. Choose based on your provider’s requirements:

1. International with +

   Format: +[country][number]
   			Example: +1 202 555 0123
   			SIP Request: sip:+12025550123@your.pbx.com

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2. International without +

   Format: [country][number]
   			Example: 1 202 555 0123
   			SIP Request: sip:12025550123@your.pbx.com

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3. National format

   Format: [local number]
   			Example: 0741926265
   			SIP Request: sip:0741926265@your.pbx.com

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Step 6: Inbound Settings

These settings determine how OtoniStark receives and authenticates inbound calls from your SIP provider.

1. Our SIP Address - OtoniStark assigns a unique inbound SIP URI 5wed79aeavr.sip.livekit.cloud. Your SIP provider must be configured to send inbound calls to this address by pointing their outbound trunk or routing rule to this URI.
2. IP Address (Whitelist IPs) - If your SIP provider can send calls from a known set of public IP addresses, choose IP Address. Then add each provider IP to the whitelist under Inbound Authentication.
3. Username and Password - If your provider supports SIP auth, choose Username and password. The same credentials you entered under Outbound Settings (username/password) will be used to authenticate inbound calls. Make sure your provider’s PBX is configured to include those credentials.

Step 7: Country Selection

Select the country where your SIP trunk is provisioned.

Step 8: Verify Setup

After configuration:

1. Make a test call to your number/extension
2. Check that the AI assistant answers
3. Use the test call feature to verify outbound calling

Security Requirements

Your SIP credentials need to be secure:

• Username: Your extension number or provider-supplied username
• Password must have:
  • 12 or more characters
  • Numbers
  • Upper and lowercase letters
  • Special characters recommended

Common Questions