Tip - SSGWPE Configuration
The configuration file for the Skype Sip Gateway (Personal Edition), SSGWPE, is stored under the home directory/.skypegw.
The file is named skypegw.xml. This file is updated when you make changes via the user interface of the SSGWPE. If the file is corrupted, SSGWPE may fail to start.
You can also manually edit this file, but before doing that, it is best to make a backup copy of it. As a practice, it is always good to have a backup copy. The copy allows you to restore your configuration when you need to.
From the SSGWPE interface, to add buddies to the groups, you need first to add a contact as buddy from the Skype interface first, and then followed by updating the buddies to SSGWPE by waiting till the next refresh or pressing “Refresh” button under “From Skype” tabbed panel of the SSGWPE interface. Once the buddy is in the list, you can then add the buddy to a group.
Should you find the preceding step convoluted, and choose to bypass this, you can manually edit the configuration file instead. Just ensure the right format and right Skype identities are added. As mentioned before, wrongly editing this file may cause the SSGWPE to fail.
