How to install FreeSWITCH on Debian Latest

FreeSWITCH is a popular open source communication software that can be used to build all kinds of communication systems, such as PBX, IVR, videoconferencing, and more. In this tutorial, we'll guide you through the process of installing FreeSWITCH on Debian Latest.

Prerequisites

Step 1: Add FreeSWITCH repository

First, we need to add the FreeSWITCH repository to our Debian system. Run the following command to add the repository:

sudo sh -c "echo 'deb http://files.freeswitch.org/repo/deb/debian stable main' > /etc/apt/sources.list.d/freeswitch.list"

Next, we also need to add the repository key:

wget -O - https://files.freeswitch.org/repo/deb/debian/freeswitch_archive_g0.pub | sudo apt-key add -

Step 2: Update system

Now that we have added the FreeSWITCH repository, let's update the system using the following command:

sudo apt-get update

Step 3: Install FreeSWITCH

To install FreeSWITCH, simply run the following command:

sudo apt-get install -y freeswitch-meta-all

This command will install all the necessary packages and dependencies needed by FreeSWITCH.

Step 4: Start FreeSWITCH

Once the installation is complete, you can start FreeSWITCH by running the following command:

sudo service freeswitch start

You can check the status of FreeSWITCH by running:

sudo service freeswitch status

Conclusion

Congratulations! You have successfully installed FreeSWITCH on Debian Latest. You can now use this powerful communication software to build various communication systems. Enjoy!

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