What is SIP? Easily explained
In this practical tip, we explain what SIP is all about. First of all: SIP belongs to the Internet protocol family. You can find out what this means in the next section.
SIP: Session Initiation Protocol - communication over the Internet
- SIP stands for Session Initiation Protocol. It is a network protocol.
- Your computer needs this protocol to set up and control a communication link with another Internet user.
- In practice, the protocol is often used for voice and video connections.
- The participants in these connections can be addressed via the Internet using their URL and DNS. We explain what a URL and what the DNS is in separate practical tips.
