---
title: "Add and Configure Sidecars in 8x8 Admin Console"
slug: "add-and-configure-sidecars-in-8x8-admin-console"
updated: 2026-04-20T11:21:11Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:27:17Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/add-and-configure-sidecars-in-8x8-admin-console"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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# Add and Configure Sidecars in 8x8 Admin Console

## Objective

Add and configure a Sidecar to devices in Admin Console.

## Applies To

- Admin Console
- Poly Phones
- Yealink Phones
- Expansion Modules

## Procedure

1. Log in to [Admin Console](https://apps.8x8.com).
2. Select **Devices**.
3. Click **Add Device Model** in the top right corner.
4. Select the Sidecar device to use with the Poly phone and click **Add Device Model**.
5. On the home page select **Users**.
6. Click the **Edit** icon to the right of the user you want to change.
7. Select **Voice Basic Settings**.
8. Select **Line Key Configuration** next to device model (device must be activated for Line Key Configuration option to be available).
9. Select **Add sidecar** to edit sidecar keys.

Additional Information

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Speed dials will not appear on a sidecar until all speed dials on the main device are filled.