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Get a phone number

Buy a local or toll-free number, assign it to your team, and set up call forwarding.

Updated October 5, 2026

A phone number lets customers reach you. You can buy a new number or add one you already own. This helps you track where calls come from and route them to the right person.

Phone numbers screen
Phone numbers screen

Steps

  1. Click Phone in the left icon rail.
  2. Select the Numbers tab.
  3. Click Buy number to get a new local or toll-free number.
  4. Choose the Kind and enter an Area code if needed.
  5. Click Buy a number to confirm.
  6. Find your new number in the list.
  7. Click Edit number to change settings.
  8. Under Calls ring, select A team member or Another phone number.
  9. Choose the person or number from the Select user... list.
  10. Toggle Record calls if you want to save audio.
  11. Click Save.

Good to know

  • You can tag a number with a source like "Google Ads" to track marketing results.
  • Numbers are billed to your account. You can release a number if you no longer need it.
  • Only users with permission to manage phone settings can buy or edit numbers.
  • Caller ID shows the number your customers see when you call them.
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