---
title: "Set Up International Dialing in Admin Console"
slug: "set-up-international-dialing-in-admin-console"
updated: 2026-10-13T19:12:55Z
published: 2026-10-13T19:12:55Z
canonical: "help.8x8.com/set-up-international-dialing-in-admin-console"
---

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# Set Up International Dialing in Admin Console

## Objective

Enable international dialing for a user.

## Applies To

- Admin Console
- International Dialing

## Procedure

> [!NOTE]
> **Note**:
> 
> Only an administrator can allow users to make international calls.

1. Log in to [**Admin Console**](http://login.8x8.com/).
2. Click **Users**.
3. Click **Edit** (pencil icon) to the right of the extension that you wish to edit.
4. Scroll down to **External calling permission**.
5. Select **International Calling** from the **External calling plan** menu. ![2019-08-28_13-58-02.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/10602?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-03T22%3A40%3A17Z&se=2026-11-03T23%3A40%3A17Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=FTqfyUZb9EAlpdWCdG7rTN%2BZ3ACGX91azvCXPnnkTaA%3D)
6. Click **Save**. A green banner with the message *"User saved successfully"* will confirm that you have correctly updated the user details.

## FAQ

**Question**: What is direct dialing?

**Answer**: When you dial someone or a team directly, not routing through an auto attendant or ring group.