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Cisco Jabber is available for installation on Windows, Mac, iOS and Android devices.

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  • Connecting to Jabber while off campus will require the use of a VPN
  • Please refer to remote.appstate.edu to install and configure your Pulse Secure connection. 

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Enable Cisco Jabber

  • Navigate to:  uctools.appstate.edu  (If you are off the AppState network please ensure a connection to Pulse Secure before completing the next steps)
  • Select Appalachian State University from the drop down and click submit
  • Login with your AppState credentials 
  • Click on the Self Service tab 
  • Click on the plus below each device that you will be utilizing to answer university phone calls. The plus will turn to a check when enabled for that device type. 

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2. Download and Install Jabber 

Install Jabber for Windows or MacOS

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  • On your mobile device open the "Play Store" for Android or the "App Store" for iOS and search for Cisco Jabber and download to your device.  
  • Launch the Cisco Jabber App and sign in with your AppState credentials. 
  • Android and iOS devices will only support one-to-one lines (one phone number registered to one user). Hunt groups are not supported on mobile.   

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3.  Login to Jabber

  • With Pulse Secure VPN connected, launch Launch Jabber on your computer or mobile device.  
  • Enter your full AppState Email Address when prompted and then authenticate with your AppState credentials. 
  • Jabber will register/display your phone number based on your login information.  Note:  If a phone line is not linked to your username in the VOIP database it will not appear in Jabber. 
  • If using Jabber on a windows or mac based computer you will need to tell Jabber to "Use my computer" for calls

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4.  User Settings/Guides 

  • Please be aware that some features of Jabber VoIP have been disabled to improve performance. Call forwarding and Single Number Reach have been temporarily disabled.  
  • Windows User Guide
  • MacOS User Guide
  • Android and iOS devices will only support one to one lines (one phone number registered to one user). 
  • Hunt groups (call centers) will need to use a Windows or MacOS solution and login to the hunt group under Phone controls in the bottom right of the Jabber software.     
  • Remember to dial phone numbers as if you were on campus, dial 9 for an outside line.  

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