How to Get Phone Number for Your AI Receptionist (1 Minute Setup)

6 minutes

Summary

Getting a phone number for your UIRIX AI agent takes about a minute. A saved payment card is required, and any monthly price is shown before you confirm. Select your country, browse available numbers, click to claim - the number is active right away and routes all calls to your AI agent 24/7.

What You'll Learn:

  • Buy numbers in the dashboard - no Twilio account needed
  • Starter: 1 agent, Pro: 3 agents, Business: 10 agents - give each agent its own number
  • About 30 countries available (US, Canada, UK, Israel, Australia, Europe)
  • Active immediately after selection (a saved payment method is required)
  • Alternative: Use call forwarding from existing business number
Quick Recommendation: Local numbers in your area code build customer trust.

1. Every Agent Can Have Its Own Number

You buy numbers inside UIRIX, with no separate telecom provider. Starter $49/mo 1 agent with its own phone number Local numbers in about 30 countries Pro $99/mo 3 agents, each with its own number Perfect for: English + Spanish + Support lines Business $299/mo 10 agents, each with its own number Multiple departments or locations Note: A saved payment method is required before you pick a number.

2. Step-by-Step: Getting Your Number

Step 1: Complete Agent Build Build your agent from your website URL (takes minutes), then test in Real-time Chat Step 2: Access "Get Number" Menu Click "Get Number" in Inbound sidebar (phone icon) Step 3: Select Country Dropdown with about 30 countries (US, Canada, UK, Israel, etc.) Step 4: Browse Available Numbers List of local numbers by area code appears Step 5: Click & Confirm Select your preferred number, confirm - active immediately! (A saved payment method is required.) Total Time: ~1 minute from click to active number!

3. Alternative: Call Forwarding

Keep your existing business number and forward calls to UIRIX. How Call Forwarding Works: 1. You keep existing number (555-1234) 2. Customers call 555-1234 (your familiar number) 3. Your phone carrier forwards to UIRIX number 4. Your UIRIX AI agent answers, and callers keep dialing the number they already know Benefits of Forwarding: - Keep existing number customers already know - No need to update marketing materials - An easy move to AI - Can un-forward anytime if needed

4. Available Countries (About 30)

United States Canada United Kingdom Israel 15 more European countries (e.g., Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands) Australia, NZ, Singapore, Hong Kong, Japan Brazil, Mexico, Argentina, Chile, South Africa Number availability varies by country and area code. Local numbers in your business's city/region build trust with customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does a phone number cost extra?

You buy the number inside the UIRIX dashboard - no Twilio account needed. A saved payment method is required, and any monthly price is shown before you confirm. No setup fees. You can also forward your existing business number instead.

How long does it take to get a phone number?

1 minute. Click "Get Number" → Select country → Browse numbers → Click on one → Confirm → Done! Number is active immediately.

Can I use my current business phone number with UIRIX?

Yes, via call forwarding. Keep your existing number, set up call forwarding with your phone carrier to route calls to your UIRIX number. Customers call your familiar number → automatically forwards to UIRIX → AI answers.

What if I need multiple phone numbers?

Upgrade to Pro (3 agents) or Business (10 agents). Each number is assigned to one agent. Use cases: English + Spanish line, Main reception + Support line, One number per location.

Ready to get your AI agent's phone number?

  • Number bought in the dashboard (a saved payment card is required)
  • About 30 countries available
  • Local area codes
  • Active immediately
  • 24/7 call answering