TOLL-FREE NUMBER SETUP & VERIFICATION
TOLL-FREE NUMBER SETUP & VERIFICATION
A toll-free number is a business phone number (e.g., 800, 888, 877) used for:
Calls
SMS/MMS messaging
Automation and campaigns
👉 It allows customers to contact your business without being charged
Remember!
Using a toll-free number helps you:
📞 Build a professional business presence
💬 Enable 2-way communication (calls + SMS)
📊 Track leads and campaigns
⚙️ Power automation workflows
👉 Most importantly:
You must verify toll-free numbers to send messages reliably in the US/Canada
Key Steps
BUY A TOLL-FREE NUMBER
Steps:
Go to your Sub-account
Click Settings
Click Phone Numbers
Click + Add Number
Select:
Country (e.g., US)
Filter → Choose Toll-Free
Select a number
Click Buy
👉 Toll-free numbers typically start with:
800, 888, 877, 866, 855, 844, 833
TOLL-FREE NUMBER VERIFICATION
REQUIREMENTS BEFORE VERIFYING
You need:
Legal business name
Website or social media page
Business address
Use case (what messages you send)
Sample messages
Opt-in method (how users gave permission)
STEPS TO VERIFY
Go to Settings → Phone Numbers
Click your toll-free number
Click Verification Required / Start Registration
Enter:
Business details
Website
Messaging use case
Sample messages
Submit verification
👉 Each number must be verified individually
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