How-TO Add Custom SIP Account in Nimbuzz [Tutorial]
| By Alok Saboo on September 16th, 2009 |
From the number of comments/questions that I get, it seems that Mobile VoIP (mVoIP) is growing fast. If you are still not familiar with the idea, I would recommend that you read Mobile VoIP (mVoIP) for dummies. Today, I am going to provide a simple tutorial on how to add a custom SIP provider in Nimbuzz. Nimbuzz is a leading SIP client for various mobile platforms, including iPhone, Android, Windows Mobile, Symbian, Blackberry, etc. I will provide a complete review of the Nimbuzz application later, but meanwhile here is a tutorial that will help you started and make cheap of free international VoIP calls from your Mobile. I am using an iPhone for this tutorial, but you can easily follow this tutorial on any other platform.You can even use Nimbuzz on iPod Touch.
- The first step is to create an account and get Nimbuzz on your phone. Everything is free, so go ahead and do that.
- Fire up Nimbuzz on your phone and enter your Nimbuzz login details.
- After you login, you will see multiple tabs. Click on the Phone Calls tab and you will see the contacts in your phone book. If you haven’t added any SIP account, you will only be able to use your Cell Phone to make calls (see picture below).
- To add other accounts to your Nimbuzz profle, click the “Cell Phone >” button so that you can add other accounts through which you can make calls. You can make calls using your Cell Phone, Skype, and any other SIP account.
- If you want to use Skype to make outgoing calls, just click Skype and enter your Skype login details and you will be able to use Skype with your Nimbuzz, i.e. you can chat your Skype friends, call your online friends for free, and use Skypeout to make calls.
- To add any other SIP account, select “Other VoIP Account”. Nimbuzz already has configured setting for a few providers, i.e. you only have to enter your login details and nothing else.
- For example, if you want to add Gizmo5 account, just click Gizmo5 and enter your login details.
- But, if you want to add a custom SIP account, select “Other VoIP Account” and enter your account details.
- You can get the details from your SIP provider. You can find the Jumblo SIP settings, SmartVoIP SIP settings, ActionVoIP SIP settings, and other Betamax SIP settings.
- Once you have added the details, you can select your SIP account to make calls.
- Just enter the number and start talking…
If you are using any of the Betamax services (e.g. Jumblo, SmartVoIP, ActionVoIP, etc.), you will be able to make free calls to the free destinations during the free days. Hope this helps you in using your favorite VoIP provider and making cheap or free international calls.
Do not hesitate to write back if you have any clarifications about this or require specific instructions for any specific provider.
Related posts:
- How to add custom SIP accounts & configure Skype in Fring [Tutorial]
- How to configure custom SIP accounts and Skype in Fring on Nokia Symbian platform [Tutorial]
- How-to setup SIP accounts in X-Lite or other SIP phone [Tutorial]
- Use Whistle Phone as a FREE mobile SIP client for the iPhone or iPad [Video Tutorial]
- BMAX-Choose lowest cost Betamax provider to minimize your Call Rates [Review]
You can find Jumblo SIP settings and then use those to configure the SIP account in Nimbuzz. Hope it helps…
how-to setup sip accound in nimbuzz
The post provides detailed instructions. Let me know if you are struggling with a particular step. Thanks
Try our VoIP trouble shooting guide (http://truvoipbuzz.com/2010/01/how-to-troublesh...) to identify the root cause of the problem. We need to identify whether the problem is with Nimbuzz or with your VoIP connection and then we can take remedial actions. Let me know what you find…
Dear Alok, as per your mail I configured action voip SIP setting for my iPhone through Nimbuzz. when I am calling I can not hear voice for others . the call get connected everytime. i am using du data for my iPhone. is there is any solution.
I am guessing that using proxy server may help your one way audio issue. Follow our tutorial to configure Outbound Proxy server on Nimbuzz to get rid of the one way audio problem. Let me know if it works.
You can find detailed instructions on why and how to become reseller of any Betamax VoIP service.
Hi, I am facing a problem in making a call from my SIP actionvoip on iphone its is coming as, The number/ contact you are calling is busy.
I got this card last month only so i am not sure if i have ran out with credit or ther is some other problem. Please help me with this.
i dont think that works on blackberry, i have the lates nimbizz and i have blackberry 9700, and im not able to add a custom SIP into my blackberry, i dont even have the call tab for my nimbuzz buddy! am i missing something here?!
these are screen shoot of my bb
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I am using smartvoip through nimbuzz. but every time message is getting as number is busy. please help
i have aino cellphone could you tell me how can I add my friend account ?
Adding your friend on Nimbuzz is like any other instant messaging client, just sign into your account and add your friend's ID.
Follow our voip trouble shooting guide and see if that helps. Try using Voxalot SIP settings and trying out the echo test.
The screenshots that you provided do seem to suggest that SIP is not available. Let me double check meanwhile..thanks for pointing it out.
Were you able to make calls in the beginning, I mean did you change any settings? Follow the voip trouble shooting guide and see if that helps. Also, try the Voxalot echo test. Let me know the results and we can take it from there. Thanks!!
hot to add SIP accounts in a blackberry 9700
I do not have a Blackberry to help you out directly, but if you can send me the screen shots or describe the prompts, I will be glad to help.
hi dear,
very good information.
now i am in saudi arabia. i am using nokia 5800.i install nimbuzz. which is the cheap and best sound quality to call india(kerala).could u plz send the reply.
with regards
shafeer
how do i call with blackberry? there is no call button
Unfortunately, I do not have a Blackberry to resolve the problem for you. If you could share your screenshots, I will be more than happy to guide you with it.
Dear Sir,
I have nimbuz since long time back , I can use it fine from my PC with VPN , but If i connect without any VPN it will connect , I can call , they will receive my call but niether me or the destination can hear any thing but with VPN its ok , do you have solution for this case, I am using actionvoip.
regards,
Munther
Looks like your ISP is shaping your VoIP traffic. WHere are you located? If you are in one of the countries where VoIP is still not permitted, then you may have to use VPN.
However, I would encourage you to try using Proxy server to bypass your ISP restriction. This is a completely FREE method
Thank u fr the valuable informations
Am glad you found them useful!!
Am glad you found them useful!!
Hello,
Does anyone know how to make my own number displayed with SIP ? My friends always see “hidden number”
Best Regards
Setting up caller-id is not that difficult (just change it in your SIP settings in the Name/Display as field). However, the problem is that this field is often ignored by VOIP provider and hence your caller-id is not transmitted and hence the receiver sees “Hidden Number” or “Unknown Number” or “Withheld”.
If caller ID is really important to you, you will have to go with a reputable VoIP providers like LocalPhone
yes, it works fine with Siphon for example, but I don't find where to change this setting in Nimbuzz, there are only 4 fields for sip configuration and it works only with my user name and not my number…
You are right, Nimbuzz does not allow you to set up your caller ID. I guess, in an attempt to simplify the interface, they removed the option to set up Display Name (which is unfortunate IMO).
You can try a full fledged SIP client such as Media5-fone to get more control over your calls.
what is domain name we need to give for freecall
You can find all the Betamax SIP settings here. Let me know if you need additional details.
I m having Spice QT-66 Mobile & downloaded Nimbuzz newer Version, but the problem is SIP call option is not showing in the Settings.
Unfortunately, I do not have the particular handset to provide the exact location. However, if you look around the dialpad, you may find something there. Do you have a separate Settings tab? What are the options that you see on the page where you add other accounts?
If you prefer, kindly send me the screenshots of the screens that you see and I should be able to help you out.