Use the AvailablePhoneNumbers resource to find a number that fits your needs (local, toll-free, or specific area code).
To buy a Twilio phone number via API, you use the to first search for available numbers and then move them into your account . 🛠️ Quick Start Guide 1. Search for a Number twilio buy phone number api
PhoneNumber (the number you found in Step 1). 💻 Code Example (Node.js) javascript Use the AvailablePhoneNumbers resource to find a number
const client = require('twilio')(accountSid, authToken); // 1. Find a local number in the 212 area code client.availablePhoneNumbers('US') .local .list({areaCode: 212, limit: 1}) .then(numbers => { const number = numbers[0].phoneNumber; // 2. Buy the found number return client.incomingPhoneNumbers .create({phoneNumber: number}); }) .then(purchasedNumber => console.log(`Bought: ${purchasedNumber.sid}`)); Use code with caution. Copied to clipboard ⚠️ Key Considerations Search for a Number PhoneNumber (the number you
POST /2010-04-01/Accounts/{AccountSid}/IncomingPhoneNumbers
You can filter by AreaCode , Contains (for vanity numbers), or capabilities like SmsEnabled . 2. Purchase the Number
You can configure VoiceUrl and SmsUrl during the purchase to handle incoming traffic instantly.