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path: squads-example.mdx
- page: Silent Transfers
path: squads/silent-transfers.mdx
- section: Phone Numbers
contents:
- page: Free Telephony
path: phone-numbers/free-telephony.mdx
- section: Test
contents:
- page: Manual Testing
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---
title: Creating Free Phone Numbers
subtitle: Creating free phone numbers on the Vapi platform.
slug: free-telephony
---

This guide details how to create free phone numbers on the Vapi platform, which you can use with your assistants or squads.

<Steps>
### Head to the “Phone Numbers” tab in your Vapi dashboard.

<Frame>
<img src="../static/images/quickstart/dashboard/vapi-phone-numbers-sidebar-selection.png" />
</Frame>

### Click on “Create a Phone Number”

<Frame>
<img src="../static/images/quickstart/dashboard/create-vapi-phone-number-empty-view.png" />
</Frame>

### Within the "Free Vapi Number" tab, enter your desired area code

<Note>
Currently, only US phone numbers can be directly created through Vapi.
</Note>

<Frame>
<img src="../static/images/quickstart/dashboard/buy-vapi-phone-number-modal.png" />
</Frame>

### Vapi will automatically allot you a random phone number — free of charge!

<Note>
It takes a couple of minutes for the phone number to be fully activated. During this period, calls will not be functional.
</Note>

<Frame>
<img src="../static/images/quickstart/dashboard/vapi-phone-number-config.png" />
</Frame>

</Steps>

### Frequently Asked Questions

<AccordionGroup>
<Accordion title="Can I get more than 10 free phone numbers?" icon="phone" iconType="regular">
For now, each wallet can have up to 10 free numbers. This limit ensures we can continue offering reliable, high-quality service to everyone.
</Accordion>
<Accordion title="Are international calls and numbers also free?" icon="phone" iconType="regular">
Not at this time. You can still bring in global numbers using our phone number import feature.
</Accordion>
<Accordion title="Is there a catch to the free service?" icon="phone" iconType="regular">
None at all. We’re simply passing on the cost efficiencies we’ve gained through robust engineering and volume partnerships.
</Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>
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<img src="/static/images/quickstart/dashboard/create-vapi-phone-number.png" />
</Frame>

We will use the area code `415` for our phone number (these are area codes domestic to the US & Canada).
We will use the area code `415` for our phone number (these are area codes domestic to the US).

<Frame caption="Choose an area code for your phone number.">
<img src="/static/images/quickstart/dashboard/buy-vapi-phone-number-modal.png" />
</Frame>

<Info>
Currently, only US & Canada phone numbers can be directly created through Vapi. Phone numbers in
Currently, only US phone numbers can be directly created through Vapi. Phone numbers in
other regions must be imported, see our [phone calling](/phone-calling) guide.
</Info>

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<img src="/static/images/quickstart/dashboard/create-vapi-phone-number.png" />
</Frame>

We will use the area code `415` for our phone number (these are area codes domestic to the US & Canada).
We will use the area code `415` for our phone number (these are area codes domestic to the US).

<Frame caption="Choose an area code for your phone number.">
<img src="/static/images/quickstart/dashboard/buy-vapi-phone-number-modal.png" />
</Frame>

<Info>
Currently, only US & Canada phone numbers can be directly created through Vapi. Phone numbers in
Currently, only US phone numbers can be directly created through Vapi. Phone numbers in
other regions must be imported, see our [phone calling](/phone-calling) guide.
</Info>

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