First, signup for a Vonage account and add a voice-enabled number.
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After signing into your Vonage APIs dashboard, click Numbers on the left hand side, then Buy Numbers.
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Follow the steps provided to purchase a virtual number. Be sure to check the ‘Voice’ feature, if you want a voice-enabled number! We also recommend getting a toll-free number.
Next, navigate to your TextIt workspace settings page by clicking your name at the top right corner, and click the ‘Add Channel’ button.
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Scroll down to find the Vonage section.
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If this is the first time you’re connecting a Vonage account to your workspace, you’ll be prompted to enter the API key and secret listed on your Vonage account’s settings page.
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After adding your account, you’ll connect a phone number. Choose the country from the dropdown to find available numbers. Note that the ‘Pattern’ is optional.
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You’re ready to start using your voice-enabled Vonage number! Learn how to add your own audio to outgoing messages here.