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title: Download and install Linphone
description: "Desktop Mobile Follow the steps below according to your operating system. Installing Linphone on Windows 1. [Download the Linphone installer for Windows.](https://download.linphone.org/releases/windows/latest_app_win64) 2. Open the downloaded file to start the installation. 3. Follow the steps in the installation wizard. 4.…"
url: "https://www.linphone.org/en/docs/install-linphone/"
updated: "2026-09-16"
category: Get Started
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# Download and install Linphone

Desktop    Mobile

Follow the steps below according to your operating system.

Installing Linphone on Windows

1. [Download the Linphone installer for Windows.](https://download.linphone.org/releases/windows/latest_app_win64)
2. Open the downloaded file to start the installation.
3. Follow the steps in the installation wizard.
4. Launch the installed application.

Installing Linphone on macOS

1. [Download the Linphone installer for macOS..](https://download.linphone.org/releases/macosx/latest_app)
2. Open the downloaded file.
3. Drag the Linphone icon into the Applications folder.
4. Go to the Applications folder and double-click Linphone to start the application.
5. Grant the necessary permissions requested by macOS to allow the application to access the camera, microphone, and other features required for proper functionality.

Installing Linphone on Linux

1. [Download the Linphone AppImage for Linux.](https://download.linphone.org/releases/linux/latest_app)
2. Follow the instructions to install via the terminal or the appropriate package management utility.

Learn More

Want to go further? Learn how to create a Linphone account.

Follow the steps below based on your phone type (Android or iPhone).

Installing the Linphone App on iOS

1. Open the **App Store** on your phone and search for [**Linphone**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/linphone/id360065638) in the search bar.
2. Tap **Get** and wait for the installation to complete.
3. Once installed, tap **Open** from the App Store or locate the app on your home screen.
4. Launch the application to begin the setup process.
5. On the first launch, Linphone will request permissions to access the **microphone, camera** (for video calls), **contacts, and notifications**.
6. Grant these permissions to fully enjoy all the app’s features.

Installing the Linphone App on Android

1. Open the **Play Store** on your phone and search for [**Linphone**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.linphone) in the search bar.
2. Tap **Install** and wait for the installation to complete.
3. Once installed, tap **Open** from the Play Store or locate the app on your home screen.
4. Launch the application to begin the setup process.
5. On the first launch, Linphone will request permissions to access the **microphone, camera** (for video calls), **contacts, and notifications**.
6. Grant these permissions to fully enjoy all the app’s features.

Learn More

Want to go further? Learn how to create a Linphone account.