How to install Routr on POP! OS Latest

Routr is an open-source SIP server that provides routing, registration, and proxying services for VoIP communications. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing Routr on POP! OS Latest.

Step 1: Download Routr

You can download Routr from their official website https://routr.io/downloads/. Download the appropriate version for your system, which is in this case Linux.

Step 2: Extract Routr

Once the download is complete, extract the downloaded file using the following command:

tar -xvf routr-linux-amd64-<version>.tar.gz

Replace <version> with the actual version number you downloaded.

Step 3: Move Routr to /usr/local/bin

To make Routr accessible system-wide, move it to the /usr/local/bin directory with the following command:

sudo mv routr-linux-amd64-<version>/routr /usr/local/bin

Again, replace <version> with the actual version number you downloaded.

Step 4: Start Routr

Start Routr with the following command:

sudo routr

This will start the Routr server and it will be listening on the default SIP port 5060.

Step 5: Verify Routr

To verify that Routr is running correctly, open a web browser and navigate to:

http://localhost:8080

This will open the Routr web GUI, where you can configure and manage your SIP server.

Conclusion

By following these simple steps, you have successfully installed Routr on POP! OS Latest. You can now configure and manage your SIP server and enjoy seamless VoIP communications.