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This is the very basic set up for MicroSIP, there are only 3 steps needed to have your device up and running. If you wish to improve your softphone performance or enable some features, refer to the advanced section.
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This is the very basic set up for MicroSIP, there are only a few steps needed to have your device up and running. If you wish to improve your softphone performance or enable some features, refer to the advanced section.
==Basic setup==
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''' Step 1 -''' Download and install '''MicroSIP''' from this [https://www.microsip.org/downloads/current link.]  
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1. Download and install '''MicroSIP''' from this [https://www.microsip.org/downloads/current link.]  
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Note we have used the latest version which is currently MicroSIP-Lite-3.19.31
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'''Step 2 -''' Once downloaded and installed, start MicroSIP and on the welcome screen head onto the arrow pointing down on the top right of the softphone application > Edit Account.
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2. Once downloaded and installed, start MicroSIP and on the welcome screen head onto the arrow pointing down on the top right of the softphone application > Add Account.
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'''Step 3 -''' Fill all the following information:
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3. Fill in the following
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:- Account Name: VoIPms
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:- SIP Server: One of VoIP.ms multiple [[Choosing Server#Choosing_a_Server | servers]], you can choose the one closest to your location
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:- SIP Proxy: Same as "SIP Server"
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'''Account name:''' <b style="color:#b30000;">Type your phone number or write any name, it's just an identifier</b><br>
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:- Username: Your Main account or sub account username (six digit number) E.G 123456 / 123456_XX (the underscore has to be used for sub-accounts)
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'''SIP Server:''' <b style="color:#b30000;">Type the server of your number, check it out from your portal, i.e. denver1.voip.ms</b><br>
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:- Domain: Same as "SIP Server"/"SIP Proxy"
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'''Username:''' <b style="color:#b30000;">Type your account number or subaccount name</b><br>
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:- Password: your main SIP/IAX password* or sub-account password
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'''Domain:''' <b style="color:#b30000;">Type the server of your number, check it out from your portal, i.e. denver1.voip.ms</b><br>
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:- Display Name: Your outbound caller ID Name.  '''(See the requirements below)'''
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'''Password:''' <b style="color:#b30000;">Type your password</b><br>
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'''Display name:''' <b style="color:#b30000;">Type your name or company name (NOT guaranteed to be displayed)</b><br>
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'''IMPORTANT for Display Name''':
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Finally, press '''Save''' and you are done configuring MicroSIP.
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  - We suggest entering your outbound Caller ID Name must be in '''capital letters'''. This will appears more clearly/visible on some devices.
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  - You must '''NOT''' use any special characters, they will not be displayed.
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  - '''Enter a max of 15 characters.''' Some of regular Canadian providers will not show more than '''15 characters max'''. We suggest shrinking or adapt your caller ID.
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  - Spaces are allowed in a caller id name.
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Then press saved and you are done configuring MicroSIP.
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🚨 '''IMPORTANT'''
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: <b style="color:#b30000;">Are you located outside of the Americas?</b> If so, please use any of the international servers [https://wiki.voip.ms/article/Choosing_Server Servers list]
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: US/CAN servers might not be reachable from some countries outside the Americas, international servers can be reached from anywhere in the world.
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4. Go to the dialpad and test the audio dialing 4443
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==Additional Settings==
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5. Finally, define a caller ID for your username so you can start making outgoing calls:
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<b>For the main username: </b><b style=color:#b30000>Go to Main Menu -> Account settings -> General tab and fill the "Caller ID number"</b><br>
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<b>For a subaccount/extension: </b><b style=color:#b30000>Go to Subaccounts -> Manage subaccount -> Edit subaccount and fill the "Caller ID number"</b><br>
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==Additional Settings (Optional)==
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Save and then head once again on the top right of MicroSIP > Settings and once there, modify '''Source Port''' option to 5061 and RTP to 10001 to 20000.
Save and then head once again on the top right of MicroSIP > Settings and once there, modify '''Source Port''' option to 5061 and RTP to 10001 to 20000.

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Contents

Tutorial Video

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This is the very basic set up for MicroSIP, there are only a few steps needed to have your device up and running. If you wish to improve your softphone performance or enable some features, refer to the advanced section.

Basic setup

1. Download and install MicroSIP from this link.

2. Once downloaded and installed, start MicroSIP and on the welcome screen head onto the arrow pointing down on the top right of the softphone application > Add Account.

Microsip.png

3. Fill in the following

Account name: Type your phone number or write any name, it's just an identifier
SIP Server: Type the server of your number, check it out from your portal, i.e. denver1.voip.ms
Username: Type your account number or subaccount name
Domain: Type the server of your number, check it out from your portal, i.e. denver1.voip.ms
Password: Type your password
Display name: Type your name or company name (NOT guaranteed to be displayed)

Finally, press Save and you are done configuring MicroSIP.

🚨 IMPORTANT

Are you located outside of the Americas? If so, please use any of the international servers Servers list
US/CAN servers might not be reachable from some countries outside the Americas, international servers can be reached from anywhere in the world.

Microsip3.png Popserver.png

4. Go to the dialpad and test the audio dialing 4443

Microsip4.png Microsip5.png

5. Finally, define a caller ID for your username so you can start making outgoing calls:

For the main username: Go to Main Menu -> Account settings -> General tab and fill the "Caller ID number"
For a subaccount/extension: Go to Subaccounts -> Manage subaccount -> Edit subaccount and fill the "Caller ID number"

In both cases, make sure to wait 3 minutes after setting the caller ID number and trying to dial out

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Additional Settings (Optional)

TLS SRTP

In order to enable TLS SRTP (call encryption), you will first need to enable this feature by modifying your main account under Main Menu > Account Settings > Advanced tab and setting Encrypted SIP Traffic to Yes

Once done, go into the menu option (arrow pointing down) on the top right of MicroSIP > Edit Account and set the following options:

- Media Encryption: Mandatory SRTP
- Transport: TLS
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Save and then head once again on the top right of MicroSIP > Settings and once there, modify Source Port option to 5061 and RTP to 10001 to 20000.

Save these settings and you will now

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Some additional settings

By heading into the menu option (arrow pointing down) on the top right of MicroSIP > Settings there are some settings that can be improved in order to avoid any issues while on a call:

- Enabled Codecs: Only have G711u allowed (or GSM if you have a slow internet connection)
- Source port: Set it to 5060 (5080 or 42872 for alternate ports) or 5061 (5081 or 42873 for alternate ports) for call encryption
- RTP Ports: Set the minimum to 10001 and maximum to 20000
- EC: Make sure this option is enabled. This is an Echo Cancellation option

Otherwise, there are many other options that you can customize like the ring tone you will hear when someone calls among many other options you can customize or enable that you can have a look into. You can also consult link if you have doubts on the options MicroSIP offers.

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