TOLL-FREE NUMBER SETUP & VERIFICATION

April 15, 20261 min read

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:

  1. Go to your Sub-account

  2. Click Settings

  3. Click Phone Numbers

  4. Click + Add Number

  5. Select:

    • Country (e.g., US)

    • Filter → Choose Toll-Free

  6. Select a number

  7. 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

  1. Go to Settings → Phone Numbers

  2. Click your toll-free number

  3. Click Verification Required / Start Registration

  4. Enter:

    • Business details

    • Website

    • Messaging use case

    • Sample messages

  5. Submit verification

👉 Each number must be verified individually


Still have questions? Join the weekly CRM support call or reach out through your REI Pulse support channel.

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