Ekiga (Linux)

Please follow the steps below to set up Ekiga with your sipgate account.

To configure Ekiga you'll need your SIPID and SIP Password. 

• In Ekiga's menu bar click on Edit, followed by Accounts and choose Add a SIP Account.
• Enter the following details into the Edit Account window:

• After clicking OK Ekiga should register online and show a Registered Status in the Accounts window.
• Next, click Edit --> Preferences.
  Click on SIP Settings and set the DTMF Mode to RFC2833:

 
Testing your Phone's setup:

 To test your phone's configuration, please dial the following sipgate numbers:

• 10000
• 10005
• 10020

  For further tests and information please click here.

 If you've problems registering online or making calls test with and without STUN enabled:
- In Ekiga's Preferences menu open Network Settings.  
- In the STUN Server field enter stun.sipgate.net 
- Set the NAT Traversal Method to STUN or None to turn STUN on or off.

Further troubleshooting advice is available in the following Help Articles:

If issues persist please test with an alternative softphone like PhonerLite, X-Lite or Zoiper.