The final release for Version 18 Update 3 is now available. Download and upgrade via the management console for improvements to the web client, desktop app, and native-like web app (PWA). We’ve also added new desktop application features, including support for macOS.

Critical Security Update

Update 3 contains some critical security updates and we recommend customers upgrade to update 3 as soon as possible.

PWA & web client always present

Call notifications come through to the web client and PWA even when closed. With PUSH notification support, they are ‘woken up’ when a call or chat message is received, making day-to-day call management easy.

Which 3CX client?

Web App (PWA)
Desktop App
“Native like” web app which works across all operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux & ChromeOS) Native app for Windows and newly released for macOS
Install straight from browser in 1 click Separate dialer dialog allowing calls to be made without switching windows
Pin it as a desktop shortcut Ability to deploy via AD Group Policy Object
Autostart with your system and get notified via PUSH notifications Includes additional features:

  • Customized BLF keys
  • Dial and transfer using hotkeys
  • Incoming calls can be allowed to steal the focus from 3rd party applications
  • Auto-answer on incoming call
  • Launch external 3rd party programs on incoming ringing or connection.

Update 3 unavailable on Raspberry Pi PBX

Raspberry is undergoing some changes which will bring future builds of its operating system in line with Debian. When 3CX supports Debian 11 (bullseye) we will look at supporting Raspberry once again. For the moment update 3 will not be available for Raspberry Pi.

3CX SBC will remain supported on Raspberry Pi devices. As a solution to stay on the latest update, move to Hosted by 3CX and use the Pi device as a 3CX SBC.

Other fixes and improvements

  • Updated translations for the management console, web client, and desktop app.
  • Updated Yealink & Snom device templates

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How to get V18 Update 3 Final

Click on “Updates” in the Management Console’s Dashboard, select “v18 Update 3 Final” and click on “Download Selected” to install this update on your PBX.

3CX v18 Update 3 is available for download on Windows and Linux on Debian 10. Alternatively, why not create a new, hosted trial account and take advantage of a whole year of free hosting.

View the changelog to find out more about this version and join us in the 3CX Community Forum to tell us what you think!