How to install Routr on Void Linux

Routr is an open-source SIP server for VoIP by vtone.co. In this tutorial, we will go through the steps to install Routr on Void Linux.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure that you have the following prerequisites installed:

• Void Linux (version 20210218 or later)
• Terminal or command-line access

Installation

Follow the below steps to install Routr on Void Linux:

1. Open a terminal window.
2. Add the Routr package repository to Void Linux with the below command:

echo "repository=http://download.opensuse.org/repositories/home:/rtckit:/Routr/void_rolling/" | sudo tee -a /etc/xbps.d/00-repositories.conf

3. Update the package list:

sudo xbps-install -S

4. Install Routr:

sudo xbps-install routr

5. Verify that Routr is installed and running by running the command:

routrctl status

Configuration

By default, Routr is configured to listen on port 5060. To change configuration settings, edit the /etc/routr/routr.conf file.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we have successfully installed Routr on Void Linux. Routr is now ready for use as a SIP server. For further configuration and usage of Routr, refer to the official documentation at https://docs.routr.io.

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