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FreePBX 17 introduces a new way to set up a full FreePBX system. In the past, supported installations were carried out via an ISO. Moving ahead, supported FreePBX installations will use an OSS bash script on Debian.

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FreePBX Distro Download Links

Below is a list of the different download versions and links to each one.

For older archived copies of the FreePBX Distro, click here.
The links below are downloaded from our US Based Server.

64 BIT DOWNLOADS

SNG7-PBX16-64bit-2302-1

Release Date: February 2023

FreePBX 16 • Linux 7.8 • Asterisk 16, 18 or 19

This ISO can be written directly to a USB drive and installed without the need for any conversion tools.

HISTORICAL (End of Life) SNG7-PBX-64bit-1904

Release Date: May 2019

FreePBX 14 • Linux 7.6 • Asterisk 13 or 16 Supports UEFI and Legacy BIOS booting

This ISO can be written directly to a USB drive and installed without the need for any conversion tools.

STABLE SNG7-PBX-64bit-2203-2

Release Date: March 2022

FreePBX 15 • Linux 7.8 • Asterisk 13, 16 or 17
Supports UEFI and Legacy BIOS booting

This ISO can be written directly to a USB drive and installed without the need for any conversion tools.

Versions

SNG7-PBX16-64bit-2109-3

Release Date: April 2021

FreePBX 16 • Linux 7.8 • Asterisk 13.38.2, 16.17.0, 17.9.3 or 18.0.3

How to Install

The installation process requires a monitor and keyboard connected to the server that will run FreePBX.

Start with the latest GNU GPL Install Script for Debian to bring up a FreePBX system using the following steps:

  1. Take any Debian OS host or virtual machine (version 12+).
  2. From the console, execute our GitHub hosted “install” script, and that’s it! You are ready to use FreePBX.
    (Reference: GitHub – FreePBX Installation Script for Debian)

For more in-depth guidance, the FreePBX wiki offers step-by-step installation instructions.

FreePBX for Developers and Advanced Users


Are you a FreePBX expert? Refer to this guide for step-by-step instructions on manually installing FreePBX.

For older versions, check out the FreePBX Distro Archive.  

Frequently Asked Questions

Refer to the installation instructions above. For more in-depth instructions, check out the FreePBX Official Distro Guide on the FreePBX wiki.

Hardware requirements will differ depending on the number of users and concurrent calls required for your deployment. The hardware specifications used by Sangoma for the certified FreePBX appliances can be found here.

Visit System Admin Activation on the FreePBX wiki for full instructions.

There are 3 ways to get technical support assistance for FreePBX:

  1. Post your question on the FreePBX Forums. The forums are typically very active, so responses from community members can often be received relatively quickly.
  2. Visit the FreePBX wiki at wiki.freepbx.com. The wiki offers full documentation on FreePBX, including installation, administration manuals, and troubleshooting techniques.
  3. Contact Sangoma Technical Support. Sangoma engineers will assist you from start to finish, providing guaranteed quality support from FreePBX experts. For more information on hourly support services, please visit FreePBX Paid Support.

Visit Installing Purchased Commercial Modules on the FreePBX wiki to find full instructions.

A list of all supported IP phones is located here.


Note:  Sangoma IP phones include a full lifetime license for EPM. Phones from non-Sangoma third party vendors require a license to use FreePBX EPM.

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