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# Creating Free Phone Numbers

This guide details how to create free phone numbers on the Vapi platform, which you can use with your assistants or squads.

### Head to the “Phone Numbers” tab in your Vapi dashboard.

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### Click on “Create a Phone Number”

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### Within the "Free Vapi Number" tab, enter your desired area code

Currently, only US phone numbers can be directly created through Vapi.

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### Vapi will automatically allot you a random phone number — free of charge!

It takes a couple of minutes for the phone number to be fully activated. During this period, calls will not be functional.

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### Frequently Asked Questions

For now, each wallet can have up to 10 free numbers. This limit ensures we can continue offering reliable, high-quality service to everyone.

Not at this time. You can still bring in global numbers using our phone number import feature.

None at all. We’re simply passing on the cost efficiencies we’ve gained through robust engineering and volume partnerships.