MiCollab Softphone
Overview
MiCollab softphone is a communication tool that allows you to make and receive phone calls with an internet device, such as a computer or mobile phone.
On this page
- Use MiCollab softphone
- Set up your voicemail
- Access your voicemail
- Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
Use MiCollab softphone
Make a call
There are several ways to make a call using MiCollab softphone, including:
- Enter a contact's name or 10-digit phone number in the search bar located at the top of the window.
- Hover over a contact's profile picture and click on the phone icon
- Right-click a contact's profile picture and select Call
Receive a call
When you receive an incoming call, a notification will appear in the bottom right corner of your computer screen. Click on the notification to be redirected to the Call Ringing window.
- To answer a call, click the green phone icon.
- To ignore a call, click the red phone icon.
Active call controls
End a call
To end a call, click the red phone hang up icon in the active call window.
Transfer a call
- While on an active call, click the icon with three vertical dots and then select Transfer.
- Select a contact or type a 10-digit phone number in the main window.
- Choose whether you want the transfer to be a blind transfer or consultation call.
Make a conference call
- While on an active call, click the icon with three vertical dots and then select Conference.
- Select a contact or type a 10-digit phone number in the main window.
- Click the icon for consultation call.
- Click the + (plus) icon to finish setting up the conference call.
Put on hold
While on an active call, click the pause icon to place the call on hold. When you want to resume the call, click the pause icon again.
Set up your voicemail
To set up the voicemail on your MiCollab softphone:
- Call your University telephone number and let the call go to voicemail.
- When the default voicemail greeting plays, press the * (star) key.
You will now be guided through creating a mailbox passcode and recording your greeting.
Step 1: Create a passcode
- Press 8 for user options
- Press 7 to set a passcode
- Enter 4 to 10 digit passcode
Step 2: Record your greeting
- Press 8 for user options
- Press 4 to record a greeting
- Press 7 to review your greeting.
- Press 9 to save your greeting or 3 to re-record your greeting.
Step 3: Record your name
- Press 8 for user options
- Press 6 to record your first name
- Press 7 to review your recording
- Press 9 to save your recording or 3 to re-record your name.
You have now set up your MiCollab softphone voicemail.
Access your voicemail
Your mailbox PIN for MiCollab softphone is not the same as the mailbox PIN for your University telephone. Your default mailbox PIN is provided in an email from donotreply@vmas-37.hosted.voipnetworks.com with the subject "[External] Welcome to your new MiCollab settings."
To access your voicemail:
- Click the Voicemail tab on the left side of the screen.
- When prompted, enter your mailbox PIN and click Verify.
- Click the voicemail that you want to listen to.
- Click the play icon to listen to the voicemail.
Reset your mailbox PIN
- Click Settings and then Voicemail Settings.
- Click Change Mailbox PIN.
- Enter your current mailbox PIN.
- Enter your new mailbox PIN and confirm it.
- Click Save.
FAQs
Can I use MiCollab softphone while I'm away from campus?
You can use MiCollab softphone both on and away from campus.
Does MiCollab softphone offer a chat feature?
Yes, you can access the chat feature from the toolbar located on the left side of the screen (web) or by swiping to the left on your screen (mobile app).
Do I need to be connected to GlobalProtect VPN to use MiCollab softphone?
No, MiCollab softphone can be used without being connected to Duquesne's VPN.
Is there a web-based version of MiCollab softphone I can use?
Yes. Follow the steps below to sign into the web-based version of MiCollab softphone.
- Go to https://vmas-37.hosted.voipnetworks.com/portal/.
- Click the MiCollab Client link above the login fields.
- Enter your MiCollab login ID and password and then click Login.
- Accept the emergency calls warning.