In this article:

🔍 Before You Begin 

What you will need: 

1. A payment method
2. A phone number you’d like to purchase

Before selecting a number, consider:

• Activation time frame
• Rate center compatibility (for future porting) 
• Whether the number is local, toll-free, or global
• Whether you plan to keep the number with NumberBarn or port it away later

Why are purchased phone numbers used for? 

Purchasing a phone number allows you to:

• Own the phone number
• Use it with NumberBarn services
• Port it to another phone carrier
• Use it for personal, business, marketing, or branding purposes
• Secure a memorable, vanity, local, toll-free, or global number

📋 Steps 

1️⃣ Search for a Phone Number
1	Go to the NumberBarn.com Marketplace and search for available numbers.	▶️ See Phone Number Search Overview 📖
2️⃣ Select a Phone Number
2	Choose the number(s) you’d like to purchase.
3️⃣ Add the Number to Your Cart
3	Add the number(s) to your cart.	➡️ The number will be temporarily reserved for 30 minutes. Each number has its own timer, starting when you click Add to Cart.
	(3a) Checkout via the link on the phone number or from your shopping cart at the top right corner of the page.
4️⃣ Choose a Service Plan
4	Select a service plan for the phone number. All purchased numbers require an active plan.	▶️ See and compare all Service Plans here
5️⃣ Complete Checkout
5	Add NumberBarn account information
	(5a) Add payment method
	(5b) Place Order
6️⃣ Complete Any Verification Requests
6	Some orders require additional verification before activation. Watch for emails from numberbarn.com.
	If verification is requested: Follow the instructions in the email Respond promptly to avoid delays Check your spam or junk folder if you do not see the message
7️⃣ Wait for Activation
7	Your number must activate before it can be used or ported to another carrier.	➡️ Activation times vary by inventory source: Get It Now numbers: Typically within 2 hours Standard numbers: Typically within 7 to 10 days

✅ What's Next

• You are the owner of a new phone number(s)
• Log in to your NumberBarn account and start using your phone number
• Or contact a new phone carrier to port your number to their service for use