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How to Obtain a SIP Account
Learn how to register for your SIP account
By Nadeem Unuth Nadeem Unuth Freelance Contributor University of Mauritius Nadeem Unuth is a former freelance contributor to Lifewire who specializes in information and communication technology with a focus on VoIP. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on July 22, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email In This Article
Expand Jump to a Section Choose a Service Go to the Register Page Choose a Username Choose a Password The Rest as Usual Check Your Email SIP is a protocol that gives you a unique identification (a SIP number or address) on the internet that you can use as a phone number or email address to make and receive voice calls for free. Use it to reach any SIP, landline, or mobile user worldwide. Here is how you can register for a SIP account. Choose a SIP Service
The first thing to do is choose a SIP service. There are plenty out there. You can choose a free SIP account as a beginner, or, if you require additional features and services, opt for a premium SIP account. Here is a list of free SIP providers. Go to Their Register Page
Once you have found a service, use your browser to go to the website and look for the link that takes you to the register page. It is normally found near the login option. Once on the page, you will be presented with a registration form, which you will need to fill out. Decide on a Username
Just like for an email address, you should match your username to the public image you'd like to maintain through your SIP activities. The username needs to be unique, and it may be that your preferred name is already taken. The username you choose will then be part of an SIP address, which resembles an email address with the @ symbol; for example, memyself@thatsipservice.info. Choose a Password
It's important to choose a strong password. Follow the fundamentals of password creation, but be sure to write it down or use a password manager to remember it. The Rest as Usual
For some SIP servers, there may be additional information required of you, such as the time zone, a captcha entry, or an email address. A valid email is essential since your full SIP credentials will be sent to it. Most services also require the email to be a "real" account. Check Your Email
In most cases, the credentials needed to configure your SIP phone will be sent to you via email. That email is important. Make sure it does not get dumped into the Junk folder. The information that you will have to save includes the following: SIP address, for example, memyself@thatsipservice.infoPasswordUsername, for example, memyselfDomain/Realm, for example, thatsipservice.infoOutbound proxy, for example, proxy.proksi.comXCAP root, for example, https://xcap.proksi.com/xcap-root The email may also contain some useful information on how to access your account and change settings, how to configure your SIP software or hardware phone, and other technical information. Once you have a new SIP account, you can configure it with a SIP softphone app and start enjoying free VoIP communication. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Is SIP and How Does It Work? How to Use the Chrome Password Manager SIP Service Providers That Offer Free SIP Accounts What Is a SIP Address? How to Reset or Change Your Instagram Password How to Turn Your iPod Touch Into a Phone 10 Best Free Email Accounts for 2022 D-Link DIR-600 Default Password How to Guess a Surprising Number of Email Addresses How to Create a PlayStation Network Account How to Set up a Twitter Account How to Recover/Reactivate an Old Yahoo Mail Account How to Change Your Wi-Fi Password What Is the Free Mtalk App? How to Recover Your Facebook Password Without Email and Phone Number How to Permanently Delete Your Yahoo Mail Account Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies