Setting up Third-Party Softphones
MightyCall allows you to make and receive calls from your computer using third-party softphones.
Getting your connection details
1. Before you set up your softphone, you first must register a new personal contact and get your connection details. Go to your Profile > My Forwarding Numbers to start the process.
2. Click on the Add softphone (SIP account) link.
3. Make sure to save your changes.
4. Then click on the Get connection details link.
5. Here you can view your connection details. You can use these credentials to create your SIP account for a third-party SIP phone (see a list below).
- Server address (domain)
- Login (User ID)
- Password
Using your business number (Caller ID) for outbound calls
Fill in the phone number (11 digits format, 18442109796 for example) you want to use as a Caller ID in the Caller ID / Display Name field.
Linphone for Mac OS
1. Download the installation file from the website and install it on your computer.
2. Launch the program and click the Forward button in the Welcome to the account setup assistant pop-up.
3. In the Account setup assistant pop-up, choose the checkbox labeled I have already a sip account and I just want to use it.
4. Then, click the Forward button.
5. Fill in the followings fields: User ID, Password, and Domain (I am out of the office - external IP).
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
6. Click the Apply button. After that, click on Options in the menu bar and remove the checkbox from Always start video.
5. Now you can use your account with Linphone!
Linphone for Ubuntu
1. Download the installation file from the website and install it on your computer.
2. Launch the program, click on the Options in the menu bar and choose Preferences.
3. Select the Manage SIP Accounts tab and click on the Add button.
4. Click the Forward button in the Welcome to the account setup assistant pop-up. In the Account setup assistant pop-up, choose the checkbox labeled I have already a sip account and I just want to use it, then click the Forward button.
5. Fill in the followings fields: user ID, password and a domain (I am out of the office - external IP).
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
6. Click the Apply button. After that, click on Options in the menu bar and remove the check from Always start video.
7. Now you can use your account with Linphone!
Bria Solo Free (ex X-lite)
You can Try Bria Solo for 30 days. Other plans are available here.
1. Create an account here.
2. Configure your voice account here.
3. Select the Have your own PBX/ SIP server.
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
Using your business number (Caller ID) for outbound calls
Fill in the phone number (11 digits format, 18333740777 for example, without any dashes, spaces, brackets, or plus signs, but including the “1” prefix) you want to use as a Caller ID in the Call Display field.
For most cases, you do not need to change these settings, so skip and download a Client app.
Install the Bria client app to your computer (or mobile phone). You can edit your settings if needed:
Configuring the Bria client app
1. Launch the Bria client app. Sign in using your credentials.
2. Allow access for Windows firewall and Brandmauer. Your Bria is ready to go!
Making & receiving calls using the Bria client
1. Configure the Bria client as described above.
2. Make sure you have your SIP phone enabled in your Profile > My Forwarding Numbers.
Bria for iOS
1. Download the installation file from AppStore and install it on your iOS device.
2. On the main screen, tap on the Settings menu and select Accounts. Tap on the + button.
3. Select the SIP type of account.
4. Fill in the Username, Password, and Domain fields. You can find your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
4. After that, you can click on the Back button and begin using the Bria client with your account!
Bria for Android
1. Download the installation file from Google Store and install it on your Android device.
2. On the main screen, tap on the Settings menu and select Accounts. Tap on ADD ACCOUNT.
3. Select the SIP type of account.
4. Fill in the Username, Password, and Domain fields.
Get your credentials here: Settings > Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
4. After that, you can click on the Back button and begin using the Bria client with your account.
Zoiper for Mac OS
1. Download the installation file from the website and install it on your computer.
2. Click on the Settings menu and select Create a new account on the main screen.
3. Select SIP type of account and click on the Next button.
4. Fill in the following fields: Username, Password, and Domain.
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
5. After that, you can click on the Next button and start to use the Zoiper client with your account.
Zoiper for iOS
1. Download the installation file from AppStore and install it on your iOS device.
2. Tap on the Settings menu and select Accounts. Tap on the + button.3. Answer Yes to the question Do you already have an account? and choose Manual configuration.
4. Select the SIP type of account.
5. Fill in the Username, Password, and Domain fields.
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
6. After that, you can click on the Register button and start to use the Zoiper client with your account.
Zoiper for Android
1. Download the installation file from Google Play and install it on your Android device.
2. Tap on the Config menu and select Accounts. Tap on the Add account button.3. Answer Yes to the question Do you already have an account? and choose Manual configuration.
3. Select the SIP type of account.
4. Fill in the Username, Password, and Domain fields.
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
4. After that, you can click on the Save button and start to use the Zoiper client with your account.
Zoiper for Ubuntu
1. Download the installation file from the website and install it on your computer.
2. Click on the Settings menu and select Create a new account.
3. Select the SIP type of account and click on the Next button.
4. Fill in the Username, Password, and Domain fields.
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
5. Click on Next. Enter a name to identify your account.
6. After that, you can click on the Next button and start to use the Zoiper client with your account.
MicroSIP for Windows
1. Download and install the app here.
2. Add Account:
3. Fill in the following fields:
- Account Name
- SIP Server
- SIP Proxy
- Username
- Domain
- Password
- Display Name (to use as a Caller ID in the Display Name field)
4. Enable the ICE option, it helps to find the shortest way for media streams and reduce media latency.
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
Using your business number (Caller ID) for outbound calls
Fill in the phone number (11 digits format, 12133702397 for example, without any dashes, spaces, brackets, or plus signs, but including the “1” prefix) you want to use as a Caller ID in the Display Name field.
Example:
Do not forget to enable your SIP phone as your forwarding option to receive calls.
Now you can make and receive calls using Microsip.
3CX 6 Phone for Windows
1. Download the installation file from the website and install it on your computer.
2. Launch the program. You should see a pop-up saying No SIP profile found. Click on the Create profile button and the New button on the next screen.
3. Fill in the followings fields: User ID, Password, and Domain (I am out of the office – external IP).
Get your credentials here: Profile > My Forwarding Numbers > Get connection details.
4. Click on the Advanced settings button.
- Select the UDP value in the SIP Transport dropdown list.
- Set the Registration time value to 10 minutes.
5. After that, you can click on the OK button and start to use the 3CX Phone client with your account.