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SIP error codes


SIP 401 Unauthorized

This is quite a typical authentication challenge when the server considers credentials invalid.

SIP 402 Payment Required

This is usually caused by billing or service restrictions. Click to find out more.

SIP 403 Forbidden

It indicates that the SIP server got and understood the request but refuses fulfil.

SIP 404 Not Found

The server cannot locate the user, extension, or phone number specified in the request. A set of possible reasons inside.

SIP 407 Proxy Authentication Required

A proxy server between the SIP client and the telephony server cannot authenticate the request. Valid credentials required.

SIP 408 Request Timeout

Typical causes lie in network connectivity issues, firewall blocking, or incorrect credentials. Click to read more.

SIP 480 Temporarily Unavailable

It shows that a call reached the destination, but the endpoint device is unable to accept at the moment.

SIP 482 Loop Detected

This error occurs when a SIP request is sent back to the same server that already processed it, resulting a routing loop.

SIP 487 Request Terminated

It indicates a VoIP call was canceled by the caller before it was answered. Click for key causes and troubleshooting.

SIP 488 Not Acceptable Here

A media negotiation failure, typically caused by codec mismatches between calling and called parties.

SIP 500 — Internal Server Error

SIP server cannot fulfill a request due to misconfiguration, resource limitations, or some other reasons.

SIP 502 Bad Gateway

This is typically a server-side issue, often caused by misconfigured SIP trunks, DNS issues, or overloaded servers.

SIP 503 Service Unavailable

This error indicates a temporary failure where a server cannot process a call due to routing or other issues such as overload or maintenance.

SIP 603 Decline

Click to read why it occurs and how to fix.

SIP error situations


No Ringback Tone, Call Is Not Recived

How to diagnose SIP call issues when no ringback tone and no connection.

Incoming Call Recived, but Cannot Be Answered

Diagnosing SIP issues when users see inbound calls but no connection reached.

No Incoming Calls

Diagnosing SIP issues when there are no inbound calls despite successful registration.

One-Way Audio During Calls (No Sound)

A call connects normally, but one side cannot hear the other. This guide explains how to identify one-way audio issues and troubleshoot them.

Call Quality Issues (Distortion, Echo, Delay)

A practical guide to diagnosing VoIP call quality problems such as echo, distorted sound, and audio delays.
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