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Overview

Porting lets you move your existing phone number from another provider to Quo so you can keep the number your customers already know, while using Quo’s features.

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What is porting?

Number porting is the process of transferring a phone number from your current provider to a new one. This FCC-mandated process ensures you can keep your phone number when changing carriers, whether it’s a landline, wireless, or internet-based number.

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The porting process

1

Submit port request

We submit a port request to your current provider and negotiate a port date on your behalf.
2

Receive confirmation

Once we hear back from your carrier, we’ll inform you of the scheduled port date and time.
3

Number transfers

On the port date, your phone number becomes available in your Quo account.
4

Cancel old service

After successful porting, contact your old carrier to make sure your subscription is canceled. Some carriers automatically cancel subscriptions, while others need to be notified.

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Before you transfer your number

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What you need to know

Before you start a port request, keep these in mind: Service limitations
  • Only call and SMS functions transfer with your number
  • Carrier registration doesn’t continue from previous providers
  • Internet or bundled services tied to the number won’t transfer
  • Previous conversations and call history don’t carry over
Technical requirements
  • Internet access is required to use Quo
  • SMS functionality may take up to 48 hours to fully stabilize after the transfer
  • Emergency services (911) aren’t available through Quo
  • Some services won’t send SMS verification codes to virtual numbers
Don’t cancel your current service until the port is complete. Canceling early risks losing your number permanently.

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Supported number types

We can port most North American numbers:
  • US local numbers: All states supported
  • Canadian local numbers: All provinces supported
  • Puerto Rico local numbers: Supported
  • Toll-free numbers: North American toll-free prefixes (800, 833, 844, 855, 866, 877, 888)
  • Not supported: International numbers outside US/Canada

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Cost considerations

  • Quo fees: No charges for porting in or out
  • Previous carrier fees: Your current provider may charge a port-out fee
  • Additional numbers: Numbers beyond your user count are billed at $5/month starting 14 days after porting

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How to transfer your number

You must be a workspace Owner or Admin to initiate porting requests. Access the porting feature through the desktop or web app.

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Choose your porting flow

Porting a single phone number

For transferring one phone number from a different carrier onto Quo.

Porting multiple numbers

For transferring multiple phone numbers (ex. a block of phone numbers) onto Quo.
The timeline, what happens during the port, and how to check status are the same for both flows. See what to expect during and after your port.

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Video walkthrough

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How to port your phone number

Use this flow when you want to port one phone number into Quo directly from the app.
  1. Navigate to Settings → Phone numbers, then click Port an existing number
Navigate to port number option
  1. Click Continue to porting
Continue to porting
  1. Enter your phone number and select your current carrier. If your carrier isn’t listed, type it manually.
Enter phone number and carrier
  1. Upload your billing information and a recent statement.
Provide billing information
  1. Enter your carrier credentials:
    • Account number: Found on your bill or carrier dashboard
    • Account PIN: Usually in your carrier account settings (contact carrier if unsure)
Enter carrier credentials
  1. Customize your number settings and digitally sign the authorization.
Sign port authorization
After you submit your request, you can’t make any changes. Our team will review and submit this to your carrier.

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How to port multiple phone numbers

Use this flow when you’re porting a group or block of numbers into Quo.
  1. Begin a new Port In Request using this form.
    • Enter your first name and last name
    • Enter the email address linked to your Quo account
      • This is where the phone numbers will be initially assigned
Port In Request form
  1. Please select, More than one from the drop down under How many numbers would you like to port in?
    • There are two ways to upload your numbers:
      1. Click the Copy & Paste Number button and paste the phone numbers in the field, or
      2. Click the Upload CSV button to upload a CSV file with the phone numbers
        • If you do not have a ready CSV file, you can click the Download Template button to provide the phone numbers to the file before uploading.
You may also use this form to porting a single phone number. Simply select, “One” from the dropdown and type your number into the field. However, the easiest way to transfer a single number into Quo is with the in-app flow.
Add numbers to Port In Request
  1. Choose the current carrier
    • If your carrier is not listed, select Other and enter the name of your carrier
  2. Click the Review Numbers button.
    • This checks for duplicates and format validity.
Review phone numbers
  1. Click the Next button.
  2. On the next page, enter the account holder and billing details exactly as they appear on your carrier’s records:
    • Business name (leave blank if you don’t have one)
    • First and last name of the number owner
    • Full billing/service address — must be a physical address, not a PO Box
    • Country, city, state/province, and zip/postal code
  3. Click the Attach billing statement and upload your file (max file size 4MB). If you don’t have a statement, you can upload a receipt, invoice, Customer Service Record (CSR), or a screenshot showing the phone number.
Billing statement upload section
  1. On the next page, provide the following information:
    • Account Number: Found on your bill or carrier dashboard
    • Port-out/Transfer PIN: This should be newly generated; enter 0000 if your carrier does not provide a PIN
  2. Digitally sign the authorization.
  3. Click the Submit Request button.
Digitally sign Port In Request

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What to expect during and after your transfer

These details apply whether you’re porting a single number or multiple numbers into Quo.

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Timeline expectations

  • Processing time: Typically 1–2 weeks, depending on carrier response
  • Service continuity: No interruption — continue using your existing provider until the confirmed port date
  • Activation: Calling usually works immediately once the port completes; SMS may take up to 48 hours to stabilize
Customize your phone numbers while you wait! Update your phone number settings in Quo so everything is ready on day one.

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Checking port status

Track your porting request progress in two ways:

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Email updates

We send status updates to your account email address throughout the porting process. Check your inbox for:
  • Initial confirmation
  • Carrier response updates
  • Port date notification
  • Completion confirmation

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In-app status

View real-time status directly in Quo:
  1. Click on your pending port number
  2. Select Phone number settings
  3. View current status and any required actions
Check porting status in app

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How to delete a temporary phone number

Once your number is transferred and fully active, you’ll be able to delete the temporary number from your Quo workspace. Deleting a phone number doesn’t cancel your subscription. It only removes that specific number and adjusts your billing automatically.
Owner or Admin permissions are required to delete phone numbers, and must be done on Web or Desktop.
  1. Go to Phone Numbers in workspace settings
  2. Click the number you want to remove
  3. Scroll to Danger Zone
  4. Click Delete [phone number name]
  5. Type Delete [phone number name] to confirm
How to delete a phone number from Quo

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Special considerations for iPhone users

When porting from an iPhone, you must deactivate iMessage and FaceTime to ensure all messages and calls route correctly to Quo.

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Remove from iMessage

  1. Go to iPhone Settings
  2. Tap Messages
  3. Tap Send & Receive
  4. Uncheck your ported number in You can be reached by iMessage at

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Remove from FaceTime

  1. Go to iPhone Settings
  2. Tap FaceTime
  3. Uncheck your ported number in You can be reached by FaceTime at
If messages still aren’t routing correctly, you may need to deregister iMessage completely.
Need assistance? Submit a request to our support team or chat with us.

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FAQs

Yes, but consider these limitations:
  • You’ll need a data plan or WiFi to make/receive calls
  • Some services won’t send verification codes to virtual numbers
  • Emergency services (911) aren’t available
  • Keep a personal number for authentication and emergency use
Simply type your carrier’s name manually in the field. Our porting team handles requests from all US and Canadian carriers.
Yes, you can submit multiple porting requests. Each number requires its own complete application with billing information and authorization. If you have a port of 5+ numbers, please submit your port in request here, or feel free to contact our Porting team to initiate the process.
Common rejection reasons include:
  • Mismatched account information
  • Active contract obligations
  • Unpaid balances
We’ll notify you of any issues and help resolve them to resubmit.
Porting timelines are set by the releasing carrier and typically can’t be expedited. Business numbers may take longer than personal numbers.
This means we currently don’t have coverage for your phone number’s location. The rate center is determined by the original telephone exchange and tied to the phone number’s geographic location for local calling purposes. While we are working to cover more areas, there’s no ETA when we might expand to a given area or exchange.