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
📍 Always check for regulatory requirements in your target country to avoid API errors during the purchase. If you'd like, I can provide: The Python or PHP version of this code. Instructions on how to bulk purchase numbers. Details on regulatory identity documentation requirements.
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
Some countries (like Germany or France) require Address Sid for identity verification before buying.
PhoneNumber (the number you found in Step 1). 💻 Code Example (Node.js) javascript Copied to clipboard ⚠️ Key Considerations 📍 Always
You can filter by AreaCode , Contains (for vanity numbers), or capabilities like SmsEnabled . 2. Purchase the Number
POST /2010-04-01/Accounts/{AccountSid}/IncomingPhoneNumbers Details on regulatory identity documentation requirements
Numbers carry a monthly recurring cost immediately upon purchase.