If a client wants to have the same IVR service for both his numbers is it possible? If so, how do we achieve this?
Short answer: Yes. You can route calls from multiple phone numbers through one IVR flow for consistent greetings, menus, and reporting.
Glossary: DID = Direct Inward Dialing number (your business phone number).
On this page
- When to use this
- Prerequisites
- Setup in the dashboard (UI)
- Assisted setup (support template)
- Optional: Configure via API
- Verify results
- Limitations & edge cases
- Troubleshooting
- Related articles
- Schema markup
When to use this {#when}
- You advertise more than one number but want a single caller experience.
- You want centralized IVR updates and unified analytics.
Prerequisites {#prereqs}
- Access to Advanced Call Flow and Numbers.
- An existing IVR flow you plan to reuse.
- The list of numbers to map and which one will be Primary DID.
- A test plan with two sample numbers.
Setup in the dashboard (UI) {#ui}
- Go to Dashboard → IVR → Flows and open the target IVR flow.
- Set it as Default / Active for routing (if applicable).
- Go to Dashboard → Numbers.
- Open the Primary DID and set Routing → IVR to the chosen flow.
- For each secondary number, set Routing → Forward/Map to Primary DID or Routing → IVR = same flow (as your account supports).
- Save and Publish changes.
Verify results (expected outcome) {#verify}
- Place test calls to each number.
- You should hear the same welcome and menu.
- In Call Logs, confirm the flow name/ID is identical.
- If using unified reporting, analytics should aggregate under the Primary DID.
Limitations & edge cases {#limits}
- Provider mix: Some external numbers may require porting or masking before mapping.
- Per-number branding: If each number needs a unique greeting, use number-level prompts instead.
- After-hours rules: Confirm schedules are shared across numbers.
- Failover loops: Avoid forwarding chains that route back to the same DID.
- Compliance: Verify recording and consent notices apply consistently.
Troubleshooting {#troubleshooting}
- Secondary number still hits old IVR
- Re-publish routing; clear cached routes where applicable.
- Analytics not unified
- Check reporting_mode and filters by DID.
- Calls fail after mapping
- Verify the number format (E.164), carrier status, and that the Primary DID is active.
Need help? Open a ticket and attach call IDs, numbers, flow ID, and the time of test.
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