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How to Purchase a Phone Number

Before you buy

  • Availability: inventory changes, so a specific area code or number type may not always be available.
  • Verification: some countries and number types need identity verification or a regulatory bundle before purchase.
  • Purpose: decide if the number is for calls, texts or both, and whether it's local or toll-free.
  • Registration: to text US contacts, local numbers need A2P 10DLC registration and toll-free numbers need toll-free verification.
  • Numbers are managed per sub-account. Each sub-account should have its own number for tracking and compliance.

Buy a number

  1. Go to Settings → Phone System → Phone Numbers.
  2. Click + Add Number and select Add Phone Number.
  3. Choose the country.
  4. Use Filters to pick the number type (Local, Mobile or Toll-Free), area code or digits, and capabilities (Voice, SMS, MMS).
  5. Select a number and click Proceed to Buy.
  6. Complete any identity or regulatory steps shown, then confirm.

After you buy

  • Set the number's routing in Edit Configuration.
  • Assign it to users if needed.
  • Register it for A2P 10DLC or toll-free verification before texting US contacts.
  • Set it as your default number if it's your main business line.

Troubleshooting

  • No numbers found: try a nearby area code or fewer filters.
  • Purchase blocked: finish identity verification or the regulatory bundle for that country.

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