--- title: Directory Module Setup to Call Residents via Mobile Phone or Landline description: Configuring the Directory Module to Call Residents on Their Phone --- [Skip to content](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/directory-module-setup-to-call-residents-via-mobile-phone-or-landline#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [SUBMIT A TICKET HERE](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![NEW_LOGO.png\]](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/NEW_LOGO.png?height=40&name=NEW_LOGO.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [SUBMIT A TICKET HERE](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - Go to alocity.com Go to alocity.com Hello. How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Alocity Help Center (Knowledge Base)](https://help.alocity.com/knowledge?hsLang=en) 2. 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Select the **Directory** option. ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-12-2024-09-25-54-6077-PM.png?width=688&height=287&name=image-png-Jul-12-2024-09-25-54-6077-PM.png) 3. Click on **'Add Entry'** to begin the process. ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jul-12-2024-09-26-51-8695-PM.png?width=688&height=193&name=image-png-Jul-12-2024-09-26-51-8695-PM.png) 4. Choose the resident user who will receive the call from the dropdown menu (ensure the user's phone number is correctly entered in their profile). 5. Configure the Unit Type by selecting the appropriate option to determine where the calls will be routed. 6. Input the corresponding number for the unit. 7. Select the appropriate **Site** from the dropdown menu where the entry will be active. 8. Under **Call Type**, select **Mobile Phone/Landline**. ![](https://help.alocity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-png-Jan-15-2025-10-37-11-4813-PM.png?width=688&height=275&name=image-png-Jan-15-2025-10-37-11-4813-PM.png) 9. 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