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A 4-digit identifier prepended to outbound calls to differentiate multiple SIP connections sharing the same IP address.

Dial string format

[tech_prefix][destination_number]
Example: Tech prefix 1234 + destination +18005678912 = 123418005678912

Use cases

  • Multiple SIP connections from the same IP address
  • Granular call routing and billing per connection
  • Traffic stream separation

Configuration

PATCH /v2/ip_connections/
{
  "inbound": {
    "sip_subdomain_receive_settings": "from_anyone"
  },
  "outbound": {
    "tech_prefix_enabled": true
  }
}
Tech prefix value is assigned by Telnyx and visible in the connection settings.

Phone system setup

The PBX or SIP client must prepend the tech prefix to all outbound calls on the trunk.

Authentication behavior

ConditionResult
Correct tech prefix includedCall authenticated
Missing or incorrect prefix407 Proxy Authentication Required

Alternative authentication methods

For connections sharing an IP address:
MethodDescription
Tech prefix4-digit prepended identifier
IP authentication tokenToken-based validation
P-Charge-Info headerSIP header-based routing