Setting Up Linphone on Your Mobile Phone

Setting Up Linphone on Your Mobile Phone

Linphone is a free, open-source app that lets you make voice and video calls over the internet using your phone's data or Wi-Fi connection. This guide will walk you through setting up Linphone on your mobile device.

  1. Download and Install Linphone

  2. Gather Your SIP Account Information

    1. You'll need the following details from your VentureTel control panel for the soft phone device you are setting up (you may need to create a new soft phone device), this is found under devices in SmartPBX:
      1. SIP Address/Username
      2. Password
      3. Domain/SIP Server (e.g., sip.venturetel.net)

  3. Launch Linphone and Configure Your Account

    1. Open the Linphone app. You might be prompted to grant permissions for microphone and camera access.
    2. Tap the "Assistant" button. This is usually a gear or settings icon.
    3. Select "Use SIP Account."
    4. Enter your SIP account details:Username: Your SIP username.
    5. Password: Your SIP account password.
    6. Domain: Your SIP server address.
    7. Display Name: (Optional) Your preferred name for outgoing calls.
    8. Transport: Usually UDP (you can leave this at the default).
    9. Tap "Login."

  4. Verify Your Connection

    1. Linphone will attempt to register with your SIP server. 
      If successful, you'll see a status indicator (often a green dot) confirming the connection.

  5. Make a Test Call

    1. Dial a number or another SIP address to test your setup.
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Troubleshooting Tips
  1. Connection problems: Double-check your SIP account details for accuracy.
  2. Audio issues: Ensure your microphone and speaker are working correctly.
  3. Firewall/Network restrictions: If you're on a restricted network (like a corporate Wi-Fi), you might need to configure firewall settings to allow Linphone to connect.
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This guide provides general instructions for setting up Linphone. The exact steps and menu options might vary slightly depending on your Linphone version and mobile operating system.


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