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This page contains instructions on how to install or upgrade VoipNow in the operating system command line.

If something is unclear or you need further assistance, do not hesitate to open a ticket in the 4PSA Support Zone or ask a question in our community.

Installation

OS Recommendation

For all new installations, we strongly recommend Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8 or AlmaLinux 8 running on 64 bit. Before proceeding with VoipNow's installation on a new server:

Make sure you have reviewed the Release Notes, as they always contain important advice regarding the upgrade.
Check if the date and time on that server are correct. Using a NTP service to keep the clock synchronized is required.

Download and run the installer

Download the installer repository on your server by executing the command below:

curl https://www.4psa.com/software/zen.release-2022.2 -o /etc/yum.repos.d/zen.repo

The installer is compatible with Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8, AlmaLinux 8 and Rocky Linux 8. Starting with version 5.6.0, VoipNow will not run on other Linux distributions.

Install the installer package:

dnf -y install voipnow-installer

Run the installer by executing the following command.

/usr/bin/voipnowinstaller

This script can upgrade from VoipNow 5.x versions.

Wait patiently as the installer downloads all the packages from the repository, installs them, and configures the system.

Upgrade

VoipNow 5.x upgrade notes

If you're upgrading to VoipNow 5.x from VoipNow 4.1.3 or a previous version, please run the database upgrader as specified in the Release Notes.

Also note that you need to perform the upgrade in sequence. First, you need to upgrade to VoipNow 5.5.5 and only next to the latest release. Please consult with our Professional Services team for further upgrade instructions or help.

Before you start

Make sure that you understand the implications of the upgrade.

During a software upgrade process, all phone calls might be dropped. Consequently, it is recommended that you perform such upgrades outside business hours.
The upgrade might take several minutes, especially on systems with large databases. DO NOT interrupt the VoipNow installer by pressing CTRL-C or rebooting the system, as your upgrade might become inconsistent!
The upgrade process will take longer if there are many call history records in the database.