Easy Tech TutsHow to Get a Phone Number on GoHighLevel Easily 2026
By Impran M N
A dedicated phone number in GoHighLevel gives your business a direct line for calls and texts, tied to your account rather than a personal cell number. This guide walks through where the Phone System settings actually live, what the empty Manage Numbers screen looks like before you've bought anything, and how the number-buying flow compares pricing and capabilities across countries. It's aimed at marketers, small business owners, and entrepreneurs who want a professional, separate line for client-facing communication.
01Fill out your Business Profile first
Before buying a number, GoHighLevel wants your business details on record under Settings → Business Profile. This includes your business logo, friendly and legal business name, business email and phone, and a physical address with city, state, postal code, and time zone. Some phone number types, especially local U.S. numbers, require an address on file to comply with carrier regulations, so getting this filled in first avoids a stalled purchase later.
02Open Phone System from Settings
In the left sidebar under Settings, Phone System sits below Email Services, under the "Business Services" group. Clicking it opens a set of tabs — Phone numbers, Regulatory Bundles, Messaging, Voice, Trust Center, and Additional Settings — with Phone numbers selected by default. On a brand-new account, the Manage Numbers table under Phone Numbers is empty, showing "No Data" until you add one.
03Click Add Number and compare countries
Clicking + Add Number opens the "Buy your Number" modal, which starts with a country selector and a results table showing available numbers, their type (Local, for instance), whether an address is required, and monthly price. In the video, selecting Philippines returned local numbers in cities like Davao and Quezon City, each priced at $15.00 a month and each flagged as requiring an address — a cost and requirement worth noting before assuming every country works the same way.
04Switch countries to compare pricing and requirements
Changing the country dropdown to United States pulled up a very different result: local numbers in Alabama and Arkansas priced at just $1.15 a month, with the Address Requirement column showing None instead of Required. Each row also shows small icons under Capabilities indicating whether the number supports voice calls, SMS, and MMS — worth checking before you buy if texting or picture messages matter for how you plan to use the line.
05Select a number and complete the purchase
Check the box next to the number you want from the results table — the modal tracks your selection with a "Number selected" counter at the bottom left — then click Proceed to Buy in the bottom right to finish. Once purchased, the number appears back on the Manage Numbers screen with columns for its friendly name, forwarding number, and call timeout, replacing the empty "No Data" state from before you started.
06Configure forwarding and pair it with automation
After a number is active, set its forwarding destination and call timeout from the same Manage Numbers table so calls route to the right person or team. From there, GoHighLevel's automation tools can trigger follow-up texts, missed-call responses, or scheduled reminders tied to that number, turning a bare phone line into a consistent, hands-off communication channel rather than one more inbox someone has to check manually.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use my new GoHighLevel phone number for both calls and texts?
It depends on the specific number — the Capabilities column in the Buy your Number modal shows icons for voice, SMS, and MMS support, so check that a number covers texting before purchasing if you need it.
Why do some countries require an address for a phone number and others don't?
It comes down to local telecom regulations. In the comparison shown, Philippines local numbers required an address on file while United States local numbers did not, at least for the numbers listed at the time.
How much does a GoHighLevel phone number cost?
Pricing varies by country and number type. U.S. local numbers shown were $1.15 a month, while Philippines local numbers were $15.00 a month — always check the Monthly Price column before selecting a number.
Do I need to fill out my Business Profile before buying a number?
It's worth doing first. Some number types require a verified business address to comply with carrier rules, and having your profile complete avoids a purchase getting stuck partway through.
Can automated responses be set up on my new number?
Yes. Once a number is active and appears in Manage Numbers, GoHighLevel's automation tools can be connected to it to handle missed-call texts, scheduled follow-ups, and other automated messaging.
Watch the full walkthrough
The same steps, demonstrated on screen from start to finish.
