How to Set Up a
Call Recording System
in 3CX
A complete step-by-step guide to enabling, configuring, and managing call recordings in 3CX V20 — from a team that has deployed hundreds of IP PBX systems across Pakistan.
Your Business Calls Deserve to Be Recorded
Whether you run a call center in Karachi, a sales team in Lahore, or a support desk in Islamabad — a properly configured Call Recording System is no longer optional. It is the backbone of compliance, quality control, agent training, and dispute resolution.
3CX, the world's leading IP PBX software, offers a powerful built-in call recording system that integrates seamlessly with IP phones, softphones, and call queues. At TekkPak Technologies — Pakistan's authorized 3CX and Grandstream partner — we have configured this for businesses of every size. This guide gives you everything you need to do it right.
6 Reasons You Need a 3CX Call Recording System
Compliance & Legal Protection
Regulated industries — finance, healthcare, legal — must maintain an audit trail of communications. 3CX call recordings serve as legally defensible evidence and ensure you meet local and international compliance standards.
Agent Training & QA
Recordings let supervisors coach agents using real call examples. Identify gaps in scripts, improve tone and empathy, and run quality assurance programs that genuinely improve your customer experience scores.
Dispute Resolution
When a customer claims a commitment was made — or denied — recordings are your definitive record. Resolve disputes quickly, fairly, and confidently without prolonged back-and-forth.
Sales Performance Insights
Review how top performers close deals. Identify the phrases, approaches, and objection-handling techniques that convert. Use recordings to replicate winning behaviors across your entire sales team.
Customer Intelligence
Recorded calls are a goldmine of voice-of-customer data. Discover recurring pain points, unmet needs, and product feedback that never makes it to your CRM — all in the customer's own words.
Order Verification
For businesses that take orders over the phone, call recordings provide a verifiable record of what was ordered, at what price, and by whom — eliminating costly fulfillment errors and customer disputes.
How to Record Calls in 3CX
Follow these 9 clear steps to configure your 3CX Call Recording System from scratch. Works on 3CX V20 Pro and Enterprise.
Verify Your 3CX License
Call recording is available exclusively on 3CX Pro and Enterprise editions. If you are on the Standard plan, you will need to upgrade. Log in to your 3CX dashboard and navigate to Settings → License to confirm your edition.
Log in to the 3CX Admin Console
Open your web browser and navigate to your 3CX Management Console URL (typically https://your3cxserver.com:5001). Enter your administrator username and password to sign in.
Navigate to Users
Once logged in, locate the left-hand navigation panel. Click on "Users" to display a full list of all extensions and users configured in your 3CX phone system.
Select the Target Extension
Click on the specific user or extension for which you want to enable call recording. You can search by name, extension number, or email address to find the right user quickly.
Open the Options Tab
Inside the user settings panel, you will see multiple tabs: General, Forwarding Rules, Phone Provisioning, and Options. Click on the Options tab to reveal advanced settings including the Call Recording section.
Choose Your Recording Mode
In the Call Recording section, select the recording mode that fits your needs:
Recording Off Record All Calls Record External OnlyEnterprise license holders also get the option to allow users to manually start and stop recording during a live call from the 3CX Web Client or Desktop App.
Save and Apply Settings
After selecting your preferred recording mode, click the Save button at the bottom of the screen, then click Done. The settings take effect immediately for new calls — no system restart required.
Enable Queue-Level Recording (Optional)
For call center environments, you can enable recording at the queue level. Go to Call Queues in the left panel, select your queue, and toggle on call recording. This ensures every customer interaction through that queue is automatically recorded — ideal for compliance-driven support desks.
Access & Manage Your Recordings
Users: Log in to the 3CX Web Client or Mobile App → go to Call History → look for calls with the recording icon → click to play or download.
Admins: Access all recordings from the Management Console → Recordings section. You can search, filter, play, download, or export recordings. Set up a retention policy to auto-delete recordings after a defined period.
4 Ways to Record Calls in 3CX
3CX gives you granular control over how your call recording system operates — choose the method that suits your business.
Per Extension
Enable automatic recording for individual users or entire departments. Sales reps can have all outbound calls recorded while internal calls remain private.
Pro + EnterprisePer Call Queue
Record every customer interaction through a specific call queue. Essential for call centers, customer support desks, and compliance-regulated operations.
Pro + EnterprisePer SIP Trunk
Record all calls arriving through a specific SIP trunk — useful when a dedicated trunk is used for customer service or compliance-critical communications.
EnterpriseManual Recording
Users with the right permissions can start and stop recording during a live call from the 3CX Web Client. In Softphone mode, pause and resume as needed.
EnterpriseStorage & Retention Made Easy
3CX V20 allows you to store recordings locally on the server or route them to external cloud storage such as Amazon S3 or a NAS device. Set automatic retention policies to manage storage costs and comply with data protection regulations — all from the same admin console.
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+92-300-8450437Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about the 3CX Call Recording System — answered by TekkPak's certified engineers.
No. Automatic call recording is only available on the 3CX Pro and Enterprise editions. The Standard edition does not include this feature. Businesses requiring systematic call recording will need to upgrade to Pro or Enterprise. Contact TekkPak Technologies for a quick license upgrade — we can handle this remotely.
Yes. Once the administrator enables call recording for an extension or queue, 3CX automatically records all qualifying calls without requiring any action from the user. This is ideal for compliance environments where consistent, uninterrupted recording is mandatory.
By default, 3CX stores recordings on the server hosting the PBX. For cloud-hosted 3CX deployments (V20), administrators can also connect external storage such as Amazon S3 buckets or a NAS device. This prevents disk space issues and provides an additional layer of redundancy. TekkPak can help you configure external storage for your 3CX system.
Yes. In 3CX V20, administrators can enable call recording at the call queue level. Navigate to Call Queues in the Admin Console, select the queue, and enable recording. This ensures every customer interaction routed through that queue is automatically stored — perfect for call centers and support desks with compliance requirements.
Users can access recordings through the 3CX Web Client or Desktop App by navigating to Call History. Calls that have been recorded display a recording icon. Click the icon to play the recording in-browser or download it. Administrators can access and manage all recordings from the Management Console → Recordings section, with full search and filter capabilities.
Yes. Any conference participant with recording permissions can record a conference call. If you are the call organizer, press the Record button in the keypad view after the first participant joins. In Softphone mode, you can pause and resume recording during the conference. In CTI mode (desk phone), recording stops only when the call ends.
Business call recording in Pakistan is generally permitted for internal quality assurance, training, and compliance purposes, especially when callers are notified. It is strongly recommended to play an announcement at the start of each call informing the caller that the conversation may be recorded. TekkPak Technologies can help you configure compliant call recording announcements and IVR prompts in your 3CX system.
Yes. 3CX V20 supports recording retention policies that allow administrators to automatically delete recordings after a specified time period (e.g., 90 days or 1 year). This helps manage storage costs, reduces server load, and ensures compliance with data protection regulations. The policy can be set globally or per-user.
Absolutely. TekkPak Technologies is a 3CX Authorized Partner based in Lahore, Pakistan. We provide complete end-to-end 3CX services — including system design, on-site or remote installation, call recording configuration, ongoing support, license management, and staff training. We serve businesses across all major cities including Lahore, Karachi, Islamabad, Rawalpindi, Faisalabad, and Peshawar. Call us at +92-300-8450437 or message us on WhatsApp at any time.
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