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Verified Caller IDs

This is an object that represents a phone number that is not purchased through SignalWire. In order place a call from a phone number not purchased through SignalWire, you must first verify that you are the owner of that number. For more information on Verified Caller IDs you can read about them.

How This Works​

In order to use a number that you have not purchased through SignalWire as a Caller ID, value you must first verify that you own that number. You are limited to 10 calls to a given number with a one week period.

  1. Create a Verified Caller ID Object using the appropriate REST endpoint.
  2. The SignalWire platform will place a call to the phone number that you specified.
  • You may request a redial by submitting a request to the Redial Verification Call Endpoint.
  1. When the phone is answered, we will read a six-digit code.
  2. To verify that you are the owner, take that number and submit it to the Validate Verifications Endpoint.
  • You have 5 attempts to enter the code correctly.