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Adding Phone Numbers

Prerequisites:
  • Active team subscription
  • Valid payment method on file
Process:
  1. Navigate to Telephony section
  2. Click “Add” button
  3. Review pricing information
  4. Accept terms and complete purchase
  5. Phone number is instantly available

Basic Configuration

Phone Number Name

Internal identifier for organizing phone numbers. Not shown to callers or SMS users.

Agent Assignment

  • Every phone number must be connected to an agent
  • Agent must be in “Live” status
  • One agent can handle multiple phone numbers
  • Agent’s knowledge base, tasks, and behavior apply to both voice and SMS

Service Configuration

Each phone number can offer voice calls, SMS messaging, or both.

Calls Service

When Enabled:
  • Inbound calls are answered by your agent
  • Conversations are transcribed in real-time
  • Call recordings and transcripts are saved
Configuration:
  • Enable/disable toggle
  • Optional monthly minutes limit

SMS Service

When Enabled:
  • Inbound SMS messages are received by your agent
  • Agent responds via SMS
  • Multi-turn conversations supported
  • SMS threads appear in Inbox
Configuration:
  • Enable/disable toggle
  • Optional monthly SMS limit

Service Requirements

  • At least one service must be enabled for phone number to be active
  • Cannot disable both services while phone number is enabled
  • Agent must be assigned before enabling any services

Usage Limits

Monthly Call Minutes Limit

  • Set a positive integer or leave empty for unlimited
  • When limit is reached, calls are no longer answered
  • Limit resets at beginning of each calendar month
  • First 60 minutes per month are free (shared across all phone numbers)
Example: Setting 300 minutes means:
  • First 60 minutes free (shared)
  • Next 240 minutes charged at standard rates
  • After 300 total minutes, calls stop until next month

Monthly SMS Limit

  • Set a positive integer or leave empty for unlimited
  • When limit is reached, SMS service stops responding
  • Limit resets at beginning of each calendar month
  • First 100 SMS per month are free (shared across all phone numbers)
  • Both incoming and outgoing messages count toward limit
Example: Setting 1000 messages means:
  • First 100 messages free (shared)
  • Next 900 messages charged at standard rates
  • After 1000 total messages, SMS stops until next month

Phone Number Status

Disabled

  • Phone number is configured but not active
  • Calls and SMS are not answered
  • No usage charges

Enabled

  • Phone number is fully active
  • Calls and SMS are answered and processed
  • Usage is tracked and billed

Enabling Phone Numbers

Prerequisites:
  • Phone number has a name
  • Agent is assigned and live
  • At least one service is enabled
Process:
  1. Toggle status switch to “Enabled”
  2. Phone number becomes immediately active

Disabling Phone Numbers

Toggle status to “Disabled” to temporarily deactivate.
  • Services immediately stop
  • Configuration is preserved
  • No usage charges while disabled

Deleting Phone Numbers

Requirements:
  • Phone number must be disabled first
  • Cannot be undone
Process:
  1. Disable the phone number
  2. Click “Delete” action
  3. Confirm deletion
Note: Phone number is released and may be reassigned to others. Conversation history remains in Inbox.

Advanced Configuration

Integration with Workflows

Inbox: All calls and SMS appear as chat conversations Contacts: Phone numbers link to contact records, caller ID enriches profiles Webhooks: Telephony events trigger webhooks Tasks: Agents can execute tasks during calls and SMS conversations
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