# Configure a SIP Fallback Extension

A SIP fallback extension is a local SIP contact the intercom dials if it loses its network connection. The fallback extension does not need to be in the call list. When the intercom goes offline, it bypasses the call list and directly dials the fallback extension.

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A fallback extension is required if your device is configured as an emergency intercom with a local SIP account enabled. A fallback extension is optional for non-emergency intercoms.
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## Configuration

### Emergency intercoms

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Follow the steps in [Configure an Intercom as an Emergency Phone](/intercom/configuration/add-and-configure-receivers-in-intercom/configure-an-intercom-as-an-emergency-phone.md) before you continue.
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**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Intercom.**
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**Select your intercom and click Settings.**
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**Under Call > SIP Account, select:**

a. Click **Add Account** if this is your initial SIP integration.\
b. Click **Edit** if you have previously created a SIP account.
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**Under Required, enter the following information:**

a. Sip Account Name\
b. Domain / Server\
c. User ID / Extension\
d. Offline SIP Fallback Extension\
e. Password / Secret

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f. Click **Save**.
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### Non-emergency intercoms

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Your intercom needs to be registered to your local SIP server to create a fallback extension. See [Integrate Verkada Intercoms with SIP](/intercom/configuration/integrate-verkada-intercoms-with-sip.md) for more information.
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{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**In Verkada Command, go to All Products > Intercom.**
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{% step %}
**Select your intercom and click Settings.**
{% endstep %}

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**Under Call > SIP Account, select:**

a. Click **Add Account** if this is your initial SIP integration.\
b. Click **Edit** if you have previously created a SIP account.
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**Under Optional > Offline SIP Fallback Extension, enter your fallback extension.**

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**Click Save.**
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