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Text messaging can be activated for Local phone numbers on any call forwarding plan. If the number you are trying to activate is not on the Park plan, see the Change My Plan article for instructions.

How to Activate Text Messaging

Activate Option 1

• Login to your account
• Select Messages
• Select the desired number in the Conversations dropdown menu
• Select the orange Activate text messaging button

Activate Option 2

• Login to your account
• Select Numbers
• Click on the desired number in your list.
• Click on the Messages tab
• Click the Activate text messaging button

Activation Time Frame

Once clicked, the text messaging will activate on that number within 5-7 business days for most US carriers. It may take longer for Canadian, Puerto Rican, and smaller wireless carriers.

If your text messaging activation is pending and you'd like a status, please click here to contact support and a member of our team will get a status for you.

Important Notes Regarding NumberBarn Text Messaging

• Toll-free numbers are not eligible for text messaging at this time.
• NumberBarn will NOT send text messages to an international phone number.
• NumberBarn will NOT accept text messages from an international phone number.

Learn more about Text Messaging 

• Using Text Messages
• Personal Use Text Messaging
• Plans & Cost: Text Messaging
• Toll-free text messaging
• Businesses use text messaging