Account Settings

2017-02-14T21:04:12Z

William:

The Account Settings page is one of the most important pages in the Customer Portal, it will help you out as its name points out, to set all the proper ways to use your account, and these settings will affect the global settings on your account, from Device type to routing and even security of your account.

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== Account Routing ==

These settings define the routes the system will use when you place calls to either US, Canada, Toll Free or International Numbers.

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'''Canada Routing''': You can choose between the [[Value vs Premium|'''Value''' or '''Premium''']] Route. If you are looking for the best wholesale price without any volume commitment you can use the '''Value''' route, however the CallerID number is not always guaranteed to work in this route.
The '''Premium''' route has a better level of quality, at a price that is a little higher than the value option. The CallerID Number is guaranteed to work for this route. Please note that the '''Canada Route''' can also be set independently per sub account, under the [[Sub Accounts]] settings.

Please note the US route is only available on the Premium route with a rate of $0.009 per minute.

'''International Routing''': You can choose also the [[Value vs Premium|'''Value''' or '''Premium''']] route. Both routes are reliable, however you're going to find better quality if you're using the '''Premium''' route. The CallerID Number is not guaranteed to work for international calls even if you use the '''Premium''' route.

'''Toll Free Routing''': This define the route the system will use when you place a Toll-Free call to Canada or USA. You can choose between the '''Value''' route (free to use) or the '''Premium''' (at 1.06 cent per minute). As the other settings, the '''Premium''' route give you better quality and the CallerID Number is guaranteed to work.

'''Toll Free Carrier''': This setting defines the type of carrier that will be used when you dial a Toll-Free number. You can choose between '''Server Default''', '''American Carrier''' or '''Canadian Carrier'''.

'''Server Default:''' The Carrier for the termination of your toll-free call will be chosen depending on the geographical location of the server
you are registering or connecting to. American Servers will dial through an American Carrier and Canadian servers will use a Canadian Toll-Free carrier.
'''American Carrier:''' Your Toll-Free calls will always go through an American Carrier, even if you use a Canadian server.
'''Canadian Carrier:''' Your Toll-Free calls will always go through a Canadian Carrier, even if you use an American server.

For example, this feature can be useful for west based Canadian customers who wish to use the Seattle server but have their toll-free termination calls go through a Canadian carrier.

'''Note''': Please refer to [[Service Cost]] for information about the rates of the outgoing calls.

== Account Restrictions ==

These settings define the restrictions the system will use when you place calls to either USA, Canada or International Numbers.

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'''Allow 411 dialing''': When enabled, you can call 411 directory assistance at the cost of $0.99 per call.

'''Note''': XXX-555-1212 is disabled within VoIP.ms. The only way to reach directory assistance is by dialing 411.

'''Allow International Calls''': When Disabled, calls placed to destinations outside USA/Canada will be automatically rejected. If you are using [[Sub Accounts]] you need to setup this directly in the sub account.

'''Note''': This option is set to "No" by default for New accounts.

'''Max. Call Time for US48/Canadian Calls''': With these setting you can choose how long the call will last when you call to US or Canada Numbers. If a call to a US or Canada Number exceeds the maximum time you have set in this option, it will be automatically hung up.

'''Max. Call Time for International Calls''': Works exactly as the '''Max. Call Time for US48/Canadian Calls''' setting. If a call to an International Number exceeds the maximum time set, it will be automatically hung up.

'''International Amount Restriction''': With this option you can set the maximum amount per minute for calls to international destinations. If the Per minute rate for an International destination exceeds the value you have set in this option, the call will not be connected.

For example, let say you can set this option to $0.150 and you want to call a UK mobile number with area code 4470, the call will not go through because the per minute rate for this area code is $0.3048.

'''Note:''' This settings depends on the International Routing you have choose.

'''Allow Calls to Countries''': Here you can select Regions or Specific Countries to allow outgoing calls from your account.

In order to allow calls to a specific country you can click the name of the region to expand the countries within it and select the desired countries only. You can select '''Select All''' so all the countries within the continent will be selected. You will also be able to search for a specific country using the '''Search Country''' field. If you call to a country not allowed in this section, the call will not be connected.

Please make sure to only allow those destinations that you are planning to dial and avoid having unplanned destinations allowed.

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'''Note''': If you have international calls disabled, it will prevent calling to the international countries you have enabled in this list.

== General ==

These are the general settings used by the system when you make or receive calls.

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'''e911 Default CallerID''': This enables you to use any CallerID you want to with your accounts but when you call E911 the number you specify here is used as your CallerID and the call is placed and completed successfully.

'''Dialing Mode''': This setting allows you to set the way you're going to dial other numbers.

*North America (Recommended): You can dial to countries part of the North American Numbering Plan Administration by dialing 10 or 11 digits. (with or without the 1 prefix). You'll need to use the 00 or 011 prefix to call international numbers.

*E164: You dial numbers by using Country Code first. You don't need to send the 00 or 011 prefix when using this mode, but it's still supported.

'''CallerID Number''': You can set the [[Caller ID|callerID Number]] you want to pass if you are using an [[Devices|ATA]], IP Phone or [[Softphones|Softphone]]. It is important to pass a valid [[Caller ID|caller id]] to ensure proper termination. If you have a a device capable of passing its own [[Caller ID|CallerID number]] such as a soft switch or [[PBXs|PBX]], you can leave this blank to set the [[Caller ID|CallerID Number]] on your side.

'''Voicemail Associated to the Main Account''': You can select the mailbox associated to the main account.

*Accessing Voice Mail: When you dial *97 from your main account, it will not prompt for the [[voicemail]] ID. It will also not prompt for the password if you have selected "Skip Password" option in the [[voicemail]] configuration.

*Message Waiting Indicator: When there are new messages, notice of new message(s) will be sent. This will lead to different results depending on your type of adapter, soft phone or IP phone. For example, when using a Linksys [[Devices|ATA]] adapter, it's usually a stutter tone with periodic ring, IP phones usually use a stutter dial tone when you pick up the line and are equipped with a blinking light, soft phones usually show up a Voicemail Icon in the dial display.

'''Note:'''This setting only affects the device registered with the main account.
If you're using a [[Sub Accounts|sub account]] you need to set the '''Internal Extension Voicemail''' for that subaccount.

'''Music On Hold''': Most IP Phones and [[Softphones|Softphones]] inform the VoIP server they are connected to when the HOLD Button is pressed. If you would like to present music to the person you place on hold, you can select it here. 
The following options for music are available: 

*'''No Music, Intermittent Bleep:''' Silent, but with a subtle intermittent bleep sound to let your callers know that they are still on the line while they hold.
*'''Away in the Tropics:''' From Hawaii to the Caribbean, these tracks deliver sounds of ukulele, steel drums, and steel guitars.
*'''Coffee and Sunrise:''' Uplifting without being perky, and positive without being too smiley.
*'''Coffee Shop Acoustic:''' Soothing, acoustic guitar tracks makes for a relaxed feel and sets a great atmosphere.
*'''Easy Listening:''' Smooth, casual tunes.
*'''Guitar Alchemy:''' Clever harmonics and progressive chord sequences to create a joyful and warming musical experience.
*'''Happy Endings:''' Uplifting, commercial style. Guitar, drums, ukulele, harmonica and bells.
*'''Light and Casual:''' Soothing and peaceful songs with a light, positive feeling.
*'''Orchestral Moods:''' Emotional and dramatic tales spun by violins, pianos and full orchestras.
*'''Piano Mix:''' Smooth Piano
*'''Rock Me Easy:''' Feel-good music to create a relaxing atmosphere.
*'''Spa Sounds:''' Soft, slow and serene instrumentals.

You can test the categories by dialing the following codes: 

'''*** 89''' Away in the Tropics 
'''*** 90''' Coffee and Sunrise 
'''*** 91''' Coffee Shop Acoustic 
'''*** 92''' Easy Listening 
'''*** 93''' Guitar Alchemy 
'''*** 94''' Happy Endings 
'''*** 95''' Light and Casual 
'''*** 96''' Orchestral Moods 
'''*** 97''' Piano Mix 
'''*** 98''' Rock Me Easy 
'''*** 99''' Spa Sounds 
'''***100''' No Music, Intermittent Bleep 

== Security ==

Here you can change the password to access your Customer Portal as well your SIP/IAX passwords for your main account. You can also change the way SIP/IAX passwords are displayed on various pages of the "Customer Portal".

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'''Display SIP and IAX password(s) in Customer Portal''': If you enable this, the SIP/IAX passwords are going to be displayed in the Customer Portal. It is recommended that you leave this disabled. Enable this if only need if you forgot a SIP/IAX password for your account or one of your subaccounts.
Note: You must enter your current customer portal password in order to enable this option.

'''Customer Portal Password''': Here you can change the password used to log in your VoIP.ms Customer Portal.

'''Main SIP/IAX Password''': Here is where you can change the password used to register your Main Account to one of the VoIP.ms servers.

'''Note:''' For default the Main SIP/IAX Password is the same you use to login in your Customer Portal.

== Inbound Settings==

In this tab, you can set the protocol used for inbound calls and the device you're using for your main account.

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'''Protocol for inbound DIDs''': Here you can select either SIP or IAX2 protocol. This will depend on the device you want to use with your Main account. SIP is the recommended protocol.

'''Device type''': Make sure to select the correct type of device you're going to use with the main account to properly receive incoming calls in your device.

== Notifications ==

In this tab you can set whether to allow or not notifications in your mail when the balance in your account reach certain amount.

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'''Balance Threshold''': Here you can set an amount and when your balance goes below this amount you will receive an email to the address set in the option below. You can select a value between $1 up to $200, or if you like you can disable the notifications (this is not recommended).

'''Note''': Set this according to the monthly use you have in your account.

'''Email''': Enter the email address in which you want to receive the notifications. Make sure to enter a proper email address. If you want to receive notifications in more than one email address, you can list the emails separated with commas (,).

'''Note''': While the balance is below your threshold, you're going to keep receiving emails until you add new funds in your account or you change the balance threshold.

== Default DID Routing ==

These settings let you define the preconfigured Routing options that are going to be applied to each new DIDs that you order. However, you are still able to change the settings for the DID in the order page.

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'''Select Plan''': Incoming Calls and Monthly Fee for the DID will be charged according to the Plan selected here. Plan prices change depending on the rate center. These prices will be shown when purchasing numbers.

'''CallerID Name Lookup''': When activated, the system will perform a lookup in the LIBD/CNAM database to find the name matching the number of callers with a US/Canadian CallerID Number. The result of this query will be displayed with the following format "Caller ID name portion" <Caller ID number>.

'''DID POP''': Here you can set the server in which your software/device is registered to or receiving the call from.
'''Note''': Always make sure to register your software/device to the same server you set in this option to properly receive incoming calls.

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'''Routing''': Here you can select the destination of the incoming calls to your DID number. You can routed directly to one account/sub account, an [[Digital Receptionist (IVR)]], [[Calling Queues]], [[Time Conditions]], [[Ring Groups]], etc.

'''Failover Options''': This setting let you define where to redirect the call when the destination is '''Busy''', '''Unreachable''' or '''No Answer'''. These options can be displayed by clicking the '''Show Failover Options''' button

Note: You can change these settings later or enable additional settings in your Customer Portal>>DID Numbers>>Manage DID(s)

== Newsletter ==

'''Newsletter Subscription''': You can set if you want to receive news from voip.ms

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== Advanced ==

These options allow you to set the allowed codecs, DTMF modes and NAT options. These settings are recommended for advanced users only.

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'''NAT (Network Address Translation)''': This setting should be set to Yes if you're behind a NAT, if not set to No. If you're unsure what setting means, is highly recommended that you leave it to Yes.

'''DTMF Mode''': This allows you to select the DTMF mode that is going to be used for your account. If you set this to AUTO the RFC2833 (AVT) is going to be used and automatically switch to INBAND if the other end doesn't support RFC2833.
Note: Its recommended that you select the same DTMF mode in your device.

'''Allowed Codecs''': This setting allows you to select the codecs that you're going to use, you can choose to allow one or more codecs at the time.
Note: It's recommended that you select Allow All and only change it if you have an specific reason to do so.

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Account Settings

2017-02-14T21:03:27Z

2014-10-13T14:53:40Z

2014-08-28T16:39:51Z

William: /* Configuring a VoIP number with VoIP.ms */

==='''Configuring TalkSwitch for VoIP.ms VoIP Service'''===

This guide will show you how to set up VoIP.ms VoIP service.

When you start an account with VoIP.ms, we will provide you with account credentials information. Use this information to set up the service provider profile and VoIP numbers on your TalkSwitch system.

''Setting up a service provider profile''

1. Select the VoIP Configuration page.

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2. Select a Profile (SP 1 to SP 4) that you wish to assign for FortiCall.

3. Select the Activate Profile checkbox.

4. Under Service Provider select Manual Setup.

5. Click the Update Configuration button. The essential settings will be completed automatically.

Disable public IP address substitution leave this unchecked.
Check Register with authentication username.
Check Enable NAT Keep alives (You can keep the default NAT settings)
Codec Options: Here make sure to select only the codec supported for VoIP.ms (g.729 and g.711u). And if you have enough bandwidht you should select the g.711u as Preferred codec.

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===Provisioning Details===
*'''Proxy Server name''': server.voip.ms (one of the voip.ms servers, e.g. atlanta.voip.ms)
*'''Registrar server name''': same as above
*'''Outbound proxy''': same as above
*'''Realm/domain''': same as above

==Configuring Outgoing calls with VoIP.ms==

*Select the '''VoIP Numbers''' page

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*Select one of the empty voip number slots and then check the '''Activate VoIP number'''
*'''Select a VoIP profile''': Here select the profile create for VoIP.ms

'''''Before adding the numbers you will require to create one record for your main account sip userID as showed in the screen, this is required as this section sends the correct information required from our servers on the INVITES:FROM which will be the userid, if you don't add this record the Talkswitch will be sending the number (DID set) instead and this will result on continuous deregistration.'''''

===Phone Number===

'''Note:''' You don't need to purchase a DID number for outgoing calls. The VoIP number is used as your CallerID number.

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Here you can set the callerID number that you want (or your DID number if you want to receive incoming calls), you need to enter the number filling the 3 fields.
*'''Country Code''': 1
*'''City or area code''': 555
*'''Number''': 4443322

===Username and Password===

*'''User/Account''': 100000 (Replace with your 6 digit Main SIP Account User ID or Sub Account username, i.e. 123456 or 123456_sub)

*'''Password''': (the password for your account. If you're using the main account this is the same you use to login in your Customer Portal, unless you change the password, if using a sub account you'll notice each sub account has their own password)
[[Category:PBXes]]

'''Note:''' If you are planning to use more than 1 number with us, as you may know the Talkswitch requires you to add different accounts for incoming,

you can use the sub accounts on this section however on the customer portal you will need to set the sub accounts for IP authentication, you will have to contact us in order to set all the sub accounts to the same IP address (currently the configuration will require different IP address).