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.

Download and Install Linphone

• Android: Download Linphone from the Google Play Store.

• iOS: Download Linphone from the Apple App Store.

Gather Your SIP Account Information

• 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:

• SIP Address/Username

• Password

• Domain/SIP Server (e.g., sip.venturetel.net)

Launch Linphone and Configure Your Account

• Open the Linphone app. You might be prompted to grant permissions for microphone and camera access.

• Tap the "Assistant" button. This is usually a gear or settings icon.

• Select "Use SIP Account."

• Enter your SIP account details:Username: Your SIP username.

• Password: Your SIP account password.

• Domain: Your SIP server address.

• Display Name: (Optional) Your preferred name for outgoing calls.

• Transport: Usually UDP (you can leave this at the default).

• Tap "Login."

Verify Your Connection

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

Make a Test Call

• Dial a number or another SIP address to test your setup.

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.