In this article:

🔍 Before You Begin 

What you will need: 

1. An active local phone number in your NumberBarn account
2. An eligible NumberBarn service plan
3. Access to your NumberBarn account

What is Activate Text Messaging used for?

Activating Text Messaging enables a local phone number to send and receive personal (P2P) text messages through the NumberBarn mobile app.

Once activated, you can use the number for personal SMS conversations and manage messages from your NumberBarn account.

▶️ See Text Messaging Overview 📖

📋 Steps 

1	Log in to your account
2	Select Messages
3	Choose the desired phone number from the Conversations dropdown menu
4	Click the  Activate Text Messaging button
5	Confirm the monthly charge and click the Activate button
6	Wait for activation to complete		➡️ Most text messaging activations complete within: 5 to 7 business days for U.S. carriers Longer for some Canadian, Puerto Rican, and smaller carriers

✅ What's Next

• Once activation is complete, you can begin sending and receiving text messages using the NumberBarn mobile app.
• Need a Status Update?
  • If your activation request is still pending after the expected timeframe, contact support for assistance.