Connecting Twilio

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Twilio – What It Does

Phone infrastructure for call funnels:

  • Provides phone numbers
  • Handles call routing
  • SMS capabilities
  • Call recording
  • Global coverage

Connection Options

Funneler offers two Twilio modes:

Mode 1: Use Funneler’s Twilio (Recommended)

  • Easiest setup
  • No Twilio account needed
  • Funneler manages everything
  • Numbers available in 60+ countries

Mode 2: Bring Your Own Twilio

  • Use your existing Twilio account
  • Access to your Twilio console
  • Custom configurations

Mode 1: Platform Numbers (Simple)

How to Get a Number:

  1. Go to your Call Funnel
  2. Navigate to “Phone Number” section
  3. Click “Get a Number”
  4. Select your country
  5. Choose area code/region
  6. Browse available numbers
  7. Click “Claim Number”
  8. Number activates instantly

No API keys needed! Everything is managed automatically.

Releasing a number:

  1. Open call funnel
  2. Go to “Phone Number”
  3. Click “Release Number”
  4. Confirm release

Mode 2: Your Own Twilio Account (Only Available on Agency Plan)

Step 1: Get Twilio Credentials

  1. Sign up at twilio.com
  2. Go to Twilio Console
  3. Note your:
  • Account SID (starts with AC…)
  • Auth Token (click to reveal)

Step 2: Add to Funneler

  1. Go to Integrations in Funneler
  2. Find “Twilio”
  3. Click “Connect Your Account”
  4. Enter:
  • Account SID
  • Auth Token
  1. Click “Verify & Save”

Step 3: Import Number

Make sure number is in your Twilio account

  1. Go to call funnel
  2. Click “Use Existing Number”
  3. Select from your Twilio numbers
  4. Click “Configure”

Step 4: Verify Connection

  1. Make a test call to your number
  2. AI agent should answer
  3. Check call appears in funnel analytics

Twilio Status Monitoring

Check connection health:

  1. Go to Integrations
  2. View Twilio status:
  • ✅ Connected and working
  • ⚠️ Credentials expired – need update
  • ❌ Connection failed – check credentials

Troubleshooting connection issues:

  1. Verify Account SID is correct
  2. Regenerate Auth Token in Twilio
  3. Update credentials in Funneler
  4. Check Twilio account is active
  5. Ensure sufficient Twilio balance

Updated on December 18, 2025

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