> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.contactswing.ai/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Phone Number Management

Learn how to manage and configure phone numbers in ContactSwing. This guide shows you how to handle your communication channels effectively.

## 🎥 Video walkthrough

<div class="card-video">
  <video src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/Videos/phone.mp4" autoplay playsinline controls title="Phone Number Management walkthrough" />
</div>

<Steps>
  <Step title="View and manage your phone numbers">
    See a list of all purchased phone numbers, including:

    * **Number**: The phone number in international format (e.g., +1XXXXXXXX).
    * **From**: The provider (e.g., Twilio).
    * **Status**: Toggle each number between active and inactive.

    You can activate or deactivate any number by clicking the switch in the "Status" column.

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/p1.jpg" alt="Phone number list" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Buy a new phone number">
    To acquire a new number, select **Buy Phone Number**. A window will display available numbers with details like region, postal code, and purchase price. Choose your preferred number and click **Purchase** to add it to your account.

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/p4.jpg" alt="Buy phone number" />

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/p2.jpg" alt="Available numbers" />
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify a phone number">
    Click **Verify Your Number** to access the verification form. Enter the contact's name and phone number, then click **Verify** to confirm their details.

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/p6.jpg" alt="Verify phone number" />

    <img src="https://storage.googleapis.com/helpsessionvideos/Contactswing/images/p3.jpg" alt="Verification form" />
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Sample Phone Number Details

* **Purchased Number**: +1XXXXXXXXXXXX (Region: California, Postal Code: 90001, Price: \$1.00)
* **Status**: Activated for SMS and voice communication

## Additional notes

* Phone number charges are billed on a monthly basis.
* Effectively manage multiple numbers to support diverse communication requirements.
* The process for purchasing and verifying numbers is straightforward, making it suitable for businesses with extensive client interactions.