Buying a Phone Number

to use! This guide will get you set up with your first SignalWire phone number. image: ./local-tollfree-shortcode.webP On the left sidebar of of your Space, click the tab labeled **Phone Numbers**. This will take you to the phone numbers section of your Dashboard. Here, you can view purchased numbers, verified numbers, short codes, number groups, E911 numbers, and also submit porting requests.

## Types of Phone Number To purchase a new number, click the blue **New** button in the upper right hand corner. Three types of numbers are available for purchase: - **Local long code numbers:** Conventional 10-digit phone numbers with local area codes. - For example: (214) XXX-XXXX, (682) XXX-XXXX, (817) XXX-XXXX, and so on. - **Toll-free numbers:** 800 numbers. - **Shortcode numbers:** 5 or 6 digit numbers used for enterprise messaging.

Local and toll-free numbers can be purchased and deployed virtually instantly. Select the type of number youd like to purchase, and we can now move on to other distinguishing search factors. :::tip Shortcodes require an application process. Select that option to begin that process with our Sales team. ::: ## Advanced Search If youre okay with any number, you can simply select **Buy** on the first one that catches your eye. However, in most cases, there are specific area codes or regions that you are looking for. The search filter tools allow you to narrow down your search by including area code, region, or region & city. You can also tell the search to return all numbers that contain, start with, or end with a certain sequence of numbers, or even a word.

Once you find the number you want, simply select **Buy**. ## Phone Number Configuration Congratulations, you purchased a phone number! Youll now see the Edit page for the phone number. If youd like, you can now configure its Voice, Fax, and Messaging settings as seen in the screenshot below. :::tip **Still deciding how to use the new number?** You can leave the settings unconfigured and hit **Save** to exit the Edit window and return to your Phone Numbers screen. You can always return to this screen and change your settings later. :::