Softphone Setup Guide

Configure popular softphone apps to work with your IPComms account.

Your SIP Credentials

You'll need these settings from your Customer Portal:

Server / Domain[subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
Username[extension] (e.g., 100)
PasswordFrom portal (Extensions page)
Port (SIP)5060 (UDP)
Port (TLS)5061 (TCP/TLS)

Zoiper

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Download: zoiper.com

Configuration Steps

  1. 1Open Zoiper and click Settings (gear icon) → Accounts
  2. 2Click Add Account → Select SIP
  3. 3Enter your credentials:
Account Name:     IPComms
Domain/Server:    [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
Username:         [extension] (e.g., 100)
Password:         [your SIP password]
Auth Username:    [extension] (same as username)
  1. 4For TLS encryption, go to Advanced and set: Transport: TLS, Port: 5061
  2. 5Click Save. The status should show Registered

Linphone

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
Download: linphone.org (Free & Open Source)

Configuration Steps

  1. 1Open Linphone, click AssistantUse SIP Account
  2. 2Enter your SIP address as: [extension]@[subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
  3. 3Fill in the account details:
SIP Address:      [extension]@[subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
SIP Server:       [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
Username:         [extension]
Password:         [your SIP password]
Transport:        UDP (or TLS for encrypted)
  1. 4For TLS: Go to PreferencesNetwork → Set Transport to TLS
  2. 5Click Connect. The icon should turn green when registered

MicroSIP

Platforms: Windows only
Download: microsip.org (Free, lightweight)

Configuration Steps

  1. 1Open MicroSIP, right-click the tray icon → AccountAdd Account
  2. 2Enter the following settings:
Account Name:     IPComms
SIP Server:       [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
SIP Proxy:        [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
Username:         [extension]
Domain:           [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
Password:         [your SIP password]
Transport:        UDP (default) or TLS
  1. 3For TLS: Set Transport: TLS and check Encrypt
  2. 4Click Save. Status bar shows "Online" when registered

Jitsi Desktop

Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Download: jitsi.org (Free & Open Source)

Configuration Steps

  1. 1Open Jitsi, go to FileAdd New Account
  2. 2Select SIP from the network dropdown
  3. 3Enter your credentials:
SIP ID:           [extension]@[subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
Password:         [your SIP password]

Click "Advanced" and set:
Registrar:        [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
Proxy:            [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
Preferred Transport: UDP (or TLS)
  1. 4For TLS: In Advanced settings, set Preferred Transport to TLS
  2. 5Click Add. Your status should show as online

Groundwire (Acrobits)

Platforms: iOS, Android
Download: App Store / Google Play (Paid, excellent push notifications)

Configuration Steps

  1. 1Open Groundwire, tap SettingsAccounts+
  2. 2Select Generic SIP Account
  3. 3Enter your account details:
Title:            IPComms
Username:         [extension]
Password:         [your SIP password]
Domain:           [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net

Under "Advanced Settings":
Auth Username:    [extension]
Outbound Proxy:   [subdomain].s1.ipcomms.net
  1. 4For TLS: Under Network, set SIP Transport to TLS and Port to 5061
  2. 5Tap Save. Enable Push Notifications for incoming calls when app is closed

Troubleshooting

Common Issues

"Registration Failed" or "401 Unauthorized"

Double-check your username and password. The username is just the extension number (e.g., 100), not the full SIP address.

No Audio / One-Way Audio

Ensure your firewall allows UDP ports 5060 and 10000-20000 (RTP). If behind NAT, enable STUN with server stun.l.google.com:19302.

TLS Connection Fails

Make sure you're using port 5061 and the transport is set to TLS/TCP, not UDP.

Need Help?

Having trouble configuring your softphone? Our support team can help.