# Connect a Number

> Point one or more Edesy phone numbers at a published IVR flow so inbound callers hear it.

Source: https://edesy.in/docs/ivr/getting-started/connect-a-number

To connect a number, complete KYC, buy an Indian number (mobile, landline, toll-free or 92-series), then open the flow in IVR Studio and choose **Connect numbers**, or assign it on the **Numbers** page. Callers to that number hear the flow once it is published. One flow can run on many numbers.

## Steps

1. **Complete KYC** on the **KYC** page. Business types: individual, sole proprietor, partnership, private limited, public limited, LLP. Documents: PAN and Aadhaar. Review takes about 24 hours.
2. **Buy a number** from the number marketplace. Number rental is billed monthly from your wallet. See [Pricing](https://edesy.in/docs/ivr/getting-started/pricing).
3. **Publish the flow.** A draft can't take calls.
4. **Connect the number.** In the builder, open **Connect numbers** ("Choose which phone numbers run this flow") and tick the numbers. Or use the Numbers page.
5. **Call the number** from your phone to confirm.

## Flow states

The Flows list shows whether a flow can take calls:

| State | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Live | Published, and at least one number or automation points at it |
| Not in use | Published, but no number or automation points at it yet |
| Draft | Not published yet, so callers can't reach it |

## Connect with the API

`POST /v1/ivr/numbers` assigns a number to a flow:

```json
{ "phone_number": "+919800000000", "flow_id": "5b1c2f0e-0000-4000-8000-000000000000" }
```

`GET /v1/ivr/numbers` lists assignments and `DELETE /v1/ivr/numbers/{id}` removes one. See [Flows API](https://edesy.in/docs/ivr/api/flows).

## Other ways to reach a flow

- **Outbound calls** from your system with [`POST /v1/ivr/calls`](https://edesy.in/docs/ivr/api/outbound-ivr-calls). No inbound connection needed; the flow must be published.
- **Inbound routing** in the Edesy voice app: an IVR Studio flow is one of the "when a call comes in" targets for a number.