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Phone Numbers

Buying Numbers

Purchase and provision phone numbers through the dashboard.

Buy a Number

Click Buy Number to open the provisioning wizard.

FieldDescription
CountrySelect from 50+ countries (US, UK, India, etc.)
TypeLocal, Toll-Free, or Mobile
PatternOptional — search for numbers containing specific digits

Click Search to find available numbers.

Step 2: Select

Browse the results and select a number. Each listing shows:

  • Full phone number
  • Number type
  • Monthly cost

Step 3: Configure

FieldDescription
NumberThe number you selected (read-only)
NameGive it a friendly label (e.g., "Support Line")
AgentAssign an agent to handle inbound calls

Step 4: Provisioning

The system automatically:

  1. Purchases the number from Plivo
  2. Creates SIP credentials for authentication
  3. Configures SIP trunks (inbound + outbound)
  4. Sets up LiveKit inbound and outbound trunk configs

Each step shows a status indicator (pending → done or error). If any step fails, you'll see the error message.

Manual Add

If you already own a number on Plivo, click Add Manually to link it:

  1. Select the country
  2. Enter the phone number
  3. Give it a name
  4. Assign an agent

Geo Permissions

Some countries require geo permissions to be enabled in your Plivo console before you can buy numbers or make outbound calls. Contact Plivo support if you see permission errors.