Help Topics

What is SIP? How do I use SIP to call others?

Session Initiation Protocol (SIP) defines a protocol or standard of communications for session-based technologies. Internet telephony is one popular (and driving) example, however, SIP is also used for instant message and other applications.

To make calls using SIP, you need a SIP-capable phone, softphone, or gateway.

How do I add myself or my company to SIP411?

You can add yourself to our directories by creating a mySIP411 account and then creating an associated white and/or yellow page entry.

You will be asked to supply a username, password, first name, last name, SIP address and email address to create a mySIP411 account. All of the information requested for your mySIP411 account is kept private.

What data is required for a white page entry?

Users must supply a first name, last name, SIP address, state/province, and country.

What data is required for a yellow page entry?

Users must supply a business name, description, category, SIP address, Business Web URL, state/province, and country.