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Tutorials: Initial Installation

Initial Installation
Learn how to install FreePBX!

What you need to install FreePBX software:

  • Physical hardware or virtual machine.
  • A copy of the FreePBX ISO.

Last Updated: 5/19/2025

FreePBX ISO option



Boot your FreePBX ISO. Choose FreePBX 14 Installation (Asterisk 13).

graphic installation output option



Choose Graphic Installation - Output

freepbx standard option



Choose FreePBX Standard.

location to enter the root password

Enter the root password.

cursor over the reboot button

When FreePBX is done installing, remove the installation download.

Select "Reboot"

freepbx login field



Type "root" in the FreePBX login field, and enter the password you chose during the installation.

ip address in a table



Select "Enter" under the IP Address assigned to your machine.

Go to a computer connected to the same local network as your PBX account.

Enter the IP Address in the address bar.


address bar

Enter a username, password, and email on the FreePBX admin page.

Select "Create Account" when you are finished.

You will be redirected to the FreePBX landing page.


location to enter username, password, and email

freepbx administration option



Select the FreePBX Administration option.

freepbx administration login



Enter your credentials.

cursor over the activate button



Select "Activate"

address, name, and password field



Fill in the email address, name, and password of your choosing.

address dropdown and terms and conditions checkbox



Select an option for which best describes you in the drop-down menu.

Make sure to check the box next to "I agree to the terms and conditions."

create button



Then select "Create"

activate button



Fill in the Location Name with the name of your choosing.

Select "Activate"

skip button

Select "Skip" on the pop-up menu.

time zone dropdown

Choose the time zone for your region.

firewall activation page



Select "Abort" on the firewall activation page.

You will be directed to the FreePBX dashboard.

Select "Apply Config" to ensure all changes are saved.

system admin in admin dropdown in freepbx



To get a static IP address, which is recommended, hover over the admin menu, and select "System Admin" from the drop-down menu.

ip assignment settings under network settings



Go to the Network settings.

Under IP assignment, select the static button, and enter the static IP Address.

save and apply button



Select "Save and Apply" when you are finished.

login page with static IP address in the address bar

Enter the static IP Address in the address bar.

apply config in freepbx interface



Select "Apply Config" to save changes.

If you have any questions, contact Voxtelesys Support here.

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