How to Install Routr on Debian Latest

Routr is a SIP server that can handle voice and video calls, instant messaging, and much more. Here are the step-by-step instructions for installing Routr on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Before we begin, make sure you have the following prerequisites:

• A server running Debian Latest.
• A user account with sudo or root access.

Step 1: Update your system

Update your system using the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade

Step 2: Install Node.js

Routr is built with Node.js, so you first need to install it on your system.

sudo apt install nodejs

You'll also need the Node Package Manager (npm) to install Routr's dependencies.

sudo apt install npm

Step 3: Install Routr

Use npm to install Routr:

sudo npm install -g @routr/routr

This will install Routr globally on your system.

Step 4: Configure Routr

After installing Routr, you need to configure it. Routr comes with a default configuration file located at /etc/routr/routr.conf.yaml.

You can either edit this file directly or copy it to your home directory and edit the copy. For example, to copy the file to your home directory:

cp /etc/routr/routr.conf.yaml ~/.routr/config.yaml

Then edit the copied file with your preferred text editor.

nano ~/.routr/config.yaml

You'll need to set up a domain, users, and SIP trunks, among other settings. Refer to the Routr documentation for more details on configuration.

Step 5: Start and Enable Routr

To start Routr, run the following command:

routr start

You can also enable Routr to start automatically on boot:

sudo systemctl enable routr

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've installed and configured Routr on your Debian Latest system. Enjoy using this SIP server for handling voice and video calls, and much more!