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Preparation

  1. Download the latest SNG7 ISO file from http://www.freepbx.org/downloads 
    (Current ISO image link: https://downloads.freepbxdistro.org/ISO/SNG7-PBX16-64bit-2204-1.iso ) 

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  2. Convert the ISO image into a bootable media

    1. For USB bootable drive read the guide section USB bootable media creation below

    2. To burn it into a Disk on Windows 7 and higher PC, right-click on the file and select "open with," and then select Windows Disc Image Burner. For computers running other operating systems, Google search for how to convert ISO to CD, and you'll find plenty of instructions.

  3. Insert the media into the  server to be used, WARNING: EVERYTHING ON THE COMPUTER WILL BE DELETED AND REPLACED WITH THE SNG7 DISTRO. 

    1. Configure the computer to boot from your bootable media with the FreePBX installer, if not loading enter your BIOS settings to select the adequate media to use

  4. It's highly recommended you are connected to the internet when running the installer.

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This will install method will attempt to request a DHCP IP address, then it will set the default root password to "SangomaDefaultPassword" (without quotes)

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Output to VGA

Choose this method in case your server or appliance comes with a display port (VGA, HDMI, etc)

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  1. The installer will now start

  2. The installer will copy all required files in the background, but won't finish until you set the root password. Click on the root password box to set your root password.

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  3. Type in your root password and confirm it a second time and click on the Done option in the top left screen.

  4. During installation of FreePBX package itself can take 15 or more minutes to install and does requires access to the internet so depending on your internet speeds it can take awhile to install so be patient.

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  5. Once the install has completed it will ask you to reboot.  Click on reboot button as seen below, your system is now installed.

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  1. Set up the web GUI username, password, notification and automatic update settings. 

    Note: These passwords do not change the Root password! They are only used for access to the FreePBX web interface.

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  2. Once submitted you can log in to the admin panel with the username and password set up on the step above. The main FreePBX screen will offer you four options:

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    1. FreePBX Administration will allow you to configure your PBX. Use the admin username and admin password you configured in the step above to login. This section is what most people refer to as "FreePBX."

    2. User Control Panel is where a user can log in to make web calls, set up their phone buttons, view voicemails, send and receive faxes, use SMS & XMPP messaging, view conferences, and more, depending on what you have enabled for the user, see User Control Panel (UCP) 14+ for more information.

    3. Operator Panel is a screen that allows an operator to control calls (needs additional licensing) 

    4. Get Support takes you to a web page about various official support options for FreePBX.

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