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First Time Setup

Follow the steps below when setting up your Softphone (MiCollab) for the first time.

Setting Up the Desktop Application

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  1. Download and install the MiCollab App.
    Use the links below.
    Or use the link provided in the MiCollab installation Instructions sent to your email.

    1. Windows

    2. Mac
      Here is a sample screenshot of the emailed instructions

  2. Launch the MiCollab app and enter the Authentication Key.
    Provided in Step 2 of the MiCollab Installation Instructions email.
    If your authentication key has expired, see the MiCollab Self Deployment section of the Softphone (MiCollab) Troubleshooting guide to get a new activation link

  3. Enter your Cal Poly portal password.

  4. Click the Prompt text in the lower right, and toggle the switch to turn on your softphone. In the Call Using drop-down menu, select SoftPhone.

Call Handling

Making Outgoing Calls

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Use the Search or Dial bar at the top of MiCollab to dial a number. Use the following formats for phone numbers:

  • On-campus numbers (extensions): 6xxxx

  • External numbers: 71xxxxxxxxxx

    MiCollab App screen with Make Call field showing 61111

Transferring a Call

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  1. Click the menu icon in the bottom right of MiCollab and select Transfer.

  2. Use the search bar in the Transfer window to type in a number, then click the Blind Transfer icon in the lower right.

    MiCollab App screenshot with 61111 highlighted and the Blinde button highlighted.

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