This video provides a quick, step-by-step guide on how to connect a Twilio phone number to your Vapi AI voice agent. This tutorial is particularly useful for users outside of the United States, as Vapi's free phone numbers are primarily US-based. By linking a Twilio account, you can use phone numbers from a wide range of countries and territories for your AI agents.
The tutorial covers:
- Twilio Account Setup: A walkthrough of creating a brand new Twilio account and configuring it for simple, voice-only functionality.
- Purchasing an International Number: Instructions on how to buy a phone number in Twilio, including how to select a country and an area code, and how the cost varies by region.
- Vapi Integration: The core of the video, which shows how to navigate the Vapi dashboard to import a phone number.
- Credential Management: A clear explanation of where to find the essential Twilio credentials (Account SID, Auth Token) and how to input them into Vapi to successfully link the number.
The video emphasizes that using Twilio is a straightforward solution for businesses that need to deploy international AI voice agents, and it sets the stage for a follow-up video on linking the number to an assistant to begin testing.
