# How to buy numbers

Purchase DID numbers from DIDWW inventory by searching available numbers, applying filters, reviewing pricing and
service options, and completing checkout.

## Before you begin

Sufficient prepaid balance is required to complete the purchase. See [getting started with
billing](../../billing/getting-started.html#billing-quickstart).

Important

If you haven't added a credit card, you'll be prompted to do so during checkout or you can choose an instant payment
method to complete the purchase.

## Step 1: Select a country

1. Go to the **Phone Numbers > Buy Numbers** menu.
2. In the **Country** dropdown, choose the country where you want to purchase phone numbers.

[![Country selection on the Buy Numbers page.](../../_images/fig119.png)](../../_images/fig119.png)


**Fig. 1.** Selecting a country.

## Step 2: Select a number type

Select a number type to display only numbers available in that category.

Available number types include Local, National, Mobile, Toll-free, Shared Cost, and Global / UIFN.

See [Filters reference](filters-reference.html) for detailed number type information.

[![Number type filter on the Buy Numbers page.](../../_images/fig222.png)](../../_images/fig222.png)


**Fig. 2.** Selecting a number type.

## Step 3: Apply filters

Use the available filters to narrow the search results by geography, whether registration is required, supported
features, billing options, area name, or prefix.

For detailed filter descriptions, see [Filters reference](filters-reference.html).

[![Buy Numbers page filters.](../../_images/buy_numbers_filters.png)](../../_images/buy_numbers_filters.png)


**Fig. 3.** Applying additional filters.

## Step 4: Add numbers to the shopping cart

1. Review the available number options and their pricing.
2. Select the number of **Channels Included**.
3. Set the **Quantity** of numbers to purchase.
4. Click the cart icon to add the selected numbers to your shopping cart.

[![Add numbers to the shopping cart.](../../_images/fig2.12.png)](../../_images/fig2.12.png)


**Fig. 4.** Adding numbers to the shopping cart.

## Step 5: Review the shopping cart

Open the **Shopping Cart** to review your selected numbers. In the shopping cart, you can review the selected numbers
and adjust the Channels Included or Quantity before checkout.

[![Review shopping cart.](../../_images/fig417.png)](../../_images/fig417.png)


**Fig. 5.** Review shopping cart.

## Step 6: Select billing period and proceed to checkout

In the **Shopping Cart**, select your preferred billing period and click **Proceed to Checkout**.

[![Billing period selection in the shopping cart.](../../_images/fig4.15.png)](../../_images/fig4.15.png)


**Fig. 6.** Selecting a billing period.

## Step 7: Review order summary and continue

On the **Checkout** page, review the order details in the **Order Summary** panel and click **Continue**.

Note

To make changes before finalizing your order, click the **Modify Order** button. This will return you to the shopping
cart for adjustments.

[![Modify Order button.](../../_images/fig512.png)](../../_images/fig512.png)


**Fig. 7.** Modify Order button.

## Step 8: Acknowledge service restrictions

If any of your selected numbers have service restrictions, a **Service Restrictions** pop-up will appear. Review the
terms, check the confirmation box, and click **Agree & Complete Order** to finalize your purchase.

[![Service Restrictions pop-up.](../../_images/fig5.11.png)](../../_images/fig5.11.png)


**Fig. 8.** Service Restrictions pop-up.

## Next steps

- [Assign a voice trunk](../my-numbers/how-to-guides/assign-voice-trunk.html) - Configure inbound routing for purchased DID numbers.
- [Capacity](../capacity/index.html) - Configure capacity for purchased DID numbers.
- [End-user verification](end-user-verification.html) - Complete End-user verification before activation, when required.

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