Getting Started
Thanks for signing up!
Hey if you just want to know how to login, that’s easy! Check out our FAQ which walks you through it (click here).
But if you are like most new users, then you want to know the best way to get started with your new subscription. So just follow the instructions below.
How to Setup a Mobile Phone
For instructions on how to setup our service on your Apple or Android phone, click on the button below.
How to Setup a Landline or VoIP Line
If instead you signed up a landline, VoIP line, or Google Voice, then watch this tutorial to learn how to complete the setup:
Test Your Setup
Then test each line to be sure your setup is correct, and we are indeed screening calls for you. We have an automated tool for testing your line called the “Test My Phone” button. Watch this video to learn how to use it:
Once your “Test My Phone” Says You Passed
Now that your phone lines are all tested and being protected by pirate-robots, you may want to watch some other tutorials just to learn a bit more about how our service works. A good way to start is by watching a “Quick Tour of the Pirate Porthole Dashboard” (click here to check it out).
All of our tutorials can be found in the “Help” section (as can our FAQs); “Help” is on the main menu as shown below:

The “Help” option on the main menu leads you to FAQs and Tutorials.
And remember: not all phones have the same capabilities. For example, a regular old landline phone doesn’t have the capability to do texting or play music. It is important to remember this, so that you don’t waste time trying to configure a feature that won’t work on the type of phone you are using.
The table below is a quick summary that shows you which features are available for each type of phone.
Landlines | Mobile | VoIP | Google Voice | |
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Call Logging/Recording | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Call Screening (white/black lists) using “Simultaneous Ring” | Yes *1 | Yes | Yes *2 | Yes |
Merge (conference in a robot by dialing) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Summon a Pirate (conference in a robot by texting) | no | Yes *3 | no | no |
Pirate Voicemail (like voicemail, but also screens) | No | Yes | no | no |
*1, 2 – Only supported for landlines from carriers supporting Simultaneous Ring
*3 – some carriers use CDMA networks for all or part of their coverage area. This feature does not work on CDMA networks.
Have fun and stay safe from telemarketers and phone scams!
Thanks again for using our service!