Use Jabber to manage calls for University phone numbers on a computer or mobile device.
Features:
- Voice and video calling from your computer or mobile device
- Presence - see the availability of co-workers and colleagues and create customized availability states, e.g. "in a meeting"
- Voicemail - manage your voicemail messages
- Desktop sharing
- Conferencing or conference calls
Training and support:
- Phone guides, manuals, and training
- Voicemail for new Phones
- How to submit a telephone request
- Dialing Instructions
Jabber:
- Jabber Download for non-university supported PCs, Macs, and laptops
- Jabber requires a speaker and mic to talk to a caller. Many laptops and monitors have these features built in. Please check here for suggested headsets for Jabber (and CISCO phones) if you require them for privacy.
- If accessing Jabber from off campus, a VPN connection is needed
Working elsewhere options
In order to answer your University telephone remotely, please see the following options:
Requirements | How to get it | Further Information | |
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Jabber on a University-supported PC or Mac |
| If you already have a University phone, just search for the Jabber app on your PC. If you do not have a University phone, submit a request for a Jabber only account and phone number. | Phone guides, manuals, and training |
Jabber on a non-University supported PC or Mac |
| If you already have a University phone, just download the app. If you do not have a University phone, submit a request for a Jabber only account and phone number. Then download the app. | Phone guides, manuals, and training |
Jabber on a mobile phone (Android or iPhone) |
| Please include:
Then download from the app store. | Phone guides, manuals, and training |
Forwarding calls to an off campus number |
| Call Forwarding on CISCO phone | Call Forwarding on CISCO phone |
Overview:
- Jabber desktop app can show you who is on the the phone or in a meeting before you call them. Jabber also acts as a "Remote control" for your phone
See Spam and Robo Calls for more information