How to Install Flexisip on MXLinux Latest

Flexisip is a SIP server developed by Linphone that enables voice and video communication through an IP network. If you are looking to set up a self-hosted SIP infrastructure, Flexisip is a good way to achieve it. In this tutorial, we will guide you on installing Flexisip on MXLinux Latest.

Prerequisites

  • A server or a VPS running MXLinux Latest with root privileges
  • A static IP address for your server
  • A domain name pointed to your server's IP address
  • Basic knowledge of Linux command-line interface

Step 1 - Update the Server

First, let's update the server to get the latest packages and security patches. Open the terminal and enter the following command:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

Step 2 - Install the Dependencies

Flexisip requires a few dependencies to function properly. We need to install them using the following command:

sudo apt install build-essential automake autoconf libtool libssl-dev libglib2.0-dev libcurl4-openssl-dev git -y

Step 3 - Download and Install Flexisip

Now, let's download and install Flexisip using the following commands:

cd ~
git clone https://github.com/Linphone/flexisip.git
cd flexisip
./autogen.sh && ./configure --prefix=/usr/local/flexisip && make && sudo make install

Step 4 - Configure Flexisip

Before we can start using Flexisip, we need to configure it. Edit the configuration file using the following command:

sudo nano /usr/local/flexisip/etc/flexisip/flexisip.conf

You can customize the configuration based on your requirements. Be sure to set your domain name, IP address, SSL certificate, and other settings.

Step 5 - Start Flexisip Service

Finally, let's start the Flexisip service using the following command:

sudo systemctl start flexisip

You can check the status of the service using the following command:

sudo systemctl status flexisip

Conclusion

You have successfully installed Flexisip on MXLinux Latest. You can now configure your SIP clients to use your self-hosted SIP server. If you run into any issues during the installation, refer to the official documentation or seek help from the Linphone community.