First Time Setup
Follow the steps below when setting up your Softphone (MiCollab) for the first time.
Setting Up the Desktop Application
Download and install the MiCollab App.
Use the links below.
Or use the link provided in the MiCollab installation Instructions sent to your email.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
Enter your Cal Poly portal password.
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
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
Transferring a Call
Click the menu icon in the bottom right of MiCollab and select Transfer.
Use the search bar in the Transfer window to type in a number, then click the Blind Transfer icon in the lower right.
Muting and Holding
During a call, you can mute your microphone using the microphone icon in the bottom left of MiCollab. If you have another window selected, you can use the microphone button In-Call pop-up window to mute instead.
Alternatively, you can put the customer on hold using the pause button in MiCollab. You will not be able to hear the customer after they are put on hold.
