# Creating a test call

Test calls can be used to verify many aspects of the system, such as system resources, connection points, and more. Two types of test calls can be run:

* Outgoing
* Simulated incoming call.

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To configure a test call:

1- Select Test Call from the navigation panel

<figure><img src="https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/c/cd/CreateTestCall_0.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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2- Configure the parameters for the test call:

* Select a mode: Simulated incoming or Outgoing
* Enter settings for the call
* Click Place Call

<figure><img src="https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/7/7f/CreateTestCall_1.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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As the call is placed the Current Test Call Status and Current Call Trace regions are updated as the call progresses.

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Call Ringing

<figure><img src="https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/9/97/CreateTestCall_3.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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Call Answered

<figure><img src="https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/7/7f/CreateTestCall_4.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

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When the call terminates, the call status field is updated

<figure><img src="https://docs.telcobridges.com/w/images/6/63/CreateTestCall_5.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

### List of Parameters

* [Mode](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-mode)
* [NAP](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-nap)
* [Calling Number](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-calling-number)
* [Called Number](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-called-number)
* [File/Tone to Play](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-filetone-to-play)
* [Tone String](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-tone-string)
* [Generate CDR](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-generate-cdr)
* [Call Duration](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-call-duration)
* [Record](https://prosbcdocs.telcobridges.com/configuration-details/configuration-parameters-all#parameter-test-record)


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