Get Started

Start using Numbers in Infobip either via the web interface or the API.

To get started, you need an Infobip account. Log in or you can create an Infobip account.

Numbers over web interface

The following instructions describe how to buy or order numbers, and import, manage, and cancel numbers over the web interface.

Buy or order numbers over web interface

To buy numbers over the web interface, you need to Log in to your Infobip account, then:

1. Go to Channels and Numbers > Numbers.
2. Click BUY NUMBER.
3. Select the traffic destination country by choosing a country from the Country drop-down list. This is the country where the traffic would be terminated (where end users are)N.
4. Click Next.
5. Select the number capability from the options available. You can choose more than one channel but you may find that this affects the numbers being offered. The capability selection depends on the country selection made in the previous step.
   • SMS
   • Voice
   • MMS
6. Click Next.
7. Select the number type. The number types displayed depends on the destination country and number capability chosen. Select the number type most appropriate to your business needs.
   • Virtual Long Number, Short Code, Toll-Free and 10DLC
   • Number type selection depends on the previous selections
8. Click Next.

Infobip then generates an offer for you. The number offer contains the following information:

• One-time fee - charged upon the number of procurements
• Monthly fee - charged every month
• Availability - depending on whether Infobip has such numbers in stock, or has to procure them from a number of suppliers
  • Numbers that are in stock might also require additional configuration by the Infobip team before being assigned to you
• Capability - assigned to a number
• Ownership type - dedicated or shared
• Registration required
• Allowed client type - indicates whether there are any limitations for local or international clients
• Network coverage - in case the number can not terminate or receive traffic in certain networks in the county

Click the selection button next to the offer you want to choose. Once you select an offer that fits your needs, you might be required to provide additional details in the next step. This step varies per country.

Once you've provided the necessary details, you are shown the summary of your order. In this step, you can set the number quantity, if you want to buy multiple numbers.

When you have submitted your request, you can view your requests from the My requests tab and track the status of your numbers.

Import numbers over web interface

To request a number import:

1. Go to Channels and Numbers > Numbers
2. Click Import number.
3. Select the number details.
   • Country
   • Number Capability
   • Number type
   • Information on whether the number is actively used and requires traffic migration
4. Select the numbers.
   • a number or list of numbers you want to import. they should match the criteria provided in the previous step
5. Select the Evidence of ownership
   • LOA or receipt, as evidence that you are allowed to use the numbers you've listed
   • up to 3 files are supported

When you have submitted your request, you can view your requests from the My requests tab and track the status of your numbers.

Managing your numbers over web interface

To configure a number:

1. Go to Channels and Numbers > Numbers.
2. Find the number that you want to edit.
3. When you click the number, you enter number details view. You see a General tab, as well as tabs for your number's capabilities.

To see all the possible actions you can set, see Actions and Keywords.

Cancelling numbers over web interface

When you no longer need a number and you want to stop receiving inbound traffic, you can cancel it.

When a number has been cancelled, you can no longer use it in communications, all future messages are not associated with your account, and future fees for that number in your account are discontinued.

To cancel a number, go to Channels and Numbers > Numbers and find the number you want to cancel. Enter the number details view, and click Cancel.

Numbers over API

The following instructions describe how to buy or order numbers, and import, manage, and cancel numbers over API.

Buy or order numbers over API

You can buy your numbers over the API without ever using the web interface and automate the process when needed.

To buy a number over the API, see Numbers API documentation.

Managing your numbers over API

To manage your number over API, see Resource Management API.

To see all the possible actions you can set, see see Actions and Keywords.

Cancelling numbers over API

To cancel a number over the API, see Numbers API documentation.

Billing

There are two expenses that you can expect when buying a number—set-up fee and monthly fee. In some cases, for example in the US, there could also be regulatory fees.

• Set-up fee is a one-time fee billed when you buy a number
• Monthly fee is a recurring fee, charged every 5th day of the month