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Activate Legacy Local Vonage User Account

 

These instructions don't apply to Drexel community members.

 

After your request for  Vonage Business Phone Service has been activated,  you will receive an email from a sender in the @VONAGE.COM domain with the subject "New User Information".  If you haven't received this email, check your Junk/Spam folder.  See the sample below. 

Installation Instructions
Follows these steps after you receive your activation email.

  1. Your activation email will have the subject "New User Information"  and it will include your Vonage Business Communications (VBC) username and a link used to set up your password and security questions. Click the link provided in the email to use  your web browser to setup your password.  You can use your phone, tablet or computer to complete this first set-up step. The remaining steps will be completed on your mobile device or computer. 

    Security Alert: Please select a unique password -- do not use any of your existing passwords.

  2. Download and Install the Vonage Business Communications Applications for your computer, mobile phone, or tablet. 

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    Launch the app and login

    • Enter your Vonage Business user credentials (created in step #1) and then tap LOGIN.

  3. Once you successfully LOGIN to the VBC App,  use the dial pad to make a test call. When making calls, dial 10 digits (area code - nnn - nnnn), the same way you operate your mobile phone.  Under Settings, navigate to Voicemail to record your greetings and select a secure voicemail pin.  On mobile phones, check the Call Settings Options to control how you wish to make outgoing calls.   To find the settings menu, click your avatar (the round icon in the upper left-hand corner of the VBC app with your initials).

    If you have been assigned a new phone number, you will find your 10 digit telephone number in the Settings menu, under User Profile.

    Note: If your existing Drexel telephone number is being moved from your campus phone to your Vonage Service  (a telephone company process called number "porting"), for about two weeks you will see a temporary 10-digit telephone number assigned to your Vonage account.  Don't share or publish this temporary number, as it will soon be replaced by your actual Drexel telephone number.  While waiting for your telephone number to be "ported", your incoming calls will be forwarded by the Drexel PBX to your temporary Vonage number.  As a result,  no one needs to dial your temporary number.  After "porting" is completed,  the temporary number will be replaced in the Vonage VBC app by your Drexel number.  
  4. When you make outgoing calls (outside of the Vonage system)  your  caller Name and number ID  will appear as "Drexel University 215-895-2000".  Your name and phone number will not be shown to the called party.  This Vonage VBC app caller-ID behavior operates the same way the University's main campus phone system operates. 
  5. For more information, instructions and help using the Vonage Business Communication (VBC) applications, visit Vonage's web site. Please note: Some features may not be available on your App.

    Instructions & Help For Mobile App

    VBC Mobile App Guide

    Instructions & Help For Desktop App
    VBC Desktop App Guide  (interactive version)
    VBC Desktop App Guide  (print/download version)


 
911 EMERGENCY CALLS

WHEN MAKING  AN EMERGENCY CALL YOU SHOULD KNOW:
When calling 911 from a your VBC app running on your mobile phone, the VBC app will initiate the call to 911 using your native mobile phone service and native dialing platform. In this case, your location information provided to the 911 service centers will be the information provided by your cell phone provider. Some cell phone providers require that you update your own location information for emergency services purposes.

When calling 911 from a VBC application (virtual soft phone) running on your computer or mobile device not equipped with cell phone or locations services, you may be prompted by an emergency service operator to provide your location information.  The information you  provide will be used  to route your call to the correct 911 service center.  Always inform the 911 operator of your current address location. 

 

Below is a sample of the activation email you will receive:


 

from: Vonage Business <donotreply-vb@vonage.com>
to: your-email
date: date
subject: New User Information
mailed-by: vonage.com
 
Dear your name,You've been added as a user to the Vonage® phone system.
 
Your username is: your-drexel-userid@drexel.edu
 
IMPORTANT: You must set up a password in order to log into your account. Click HERE  to setup your password. This one-time link expires in 7 days. Do not click the link until you are ready to set your new password.  
 
If the link above does not work, copy and paste the URL below into your browser:
 
http://custview.vonage.com:80/track?type=click&eas=1&msid=1&auid=&mailingid=00000&messageid

Easily access your business phone features whenever you need them from within your online account. Our Vonage Business Cloud mobile app is available on both iOS and Android, while our Web App allows you to use your phone service from your computer. (Mobile charges may apply depending on your mobile carrier and plan.)  Web App not currently supported for Drexel.

 
 
Thank you for choosing us! 
 
Sincerely,
Vonage Business Communications

* Note: The caller number display was changed to 215-895-2000 on 4/21/2021.