> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.messagedesk.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Purchase a Text-Only Number with MessageDesk

> Buy new local 10DLC text-only phone numbers in MessageDesk by area code. Pricing, monthly fees, and step-by-step purchase instructions for your team.

## Add a New Phone Number

<Steps>
  <Step title="Navigate to Settings" iconType="regular" stepNumber={1} titleSize="h3">
    * Click your profile image in the top right of MessageDesk
    * Click "Settings" from the dropdown menu
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click Phone Management" stepNumber={2} titleSize="h3">
    * From the left-hand navigation, select "Phone Management" under Workspace Settings,
      * If you don't see `Phone Management` you may not have access. Speak with your account administrator for more details.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Click `Add Phone Number` " stepNumber={3} titleSize="h3">
    * Click `Add Phone Number` button in the top right corner of the Phone Management screen
    * Select **Purchase Phone Number**
  </Step>
</Steps>

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/messagedesk/_AcCsrDxT0luTREc/images/settings-phone-management.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=_AcCsrDxT0luTREc&q=85&s=7a3b672dde4904f1597e88043a7cc056" alt="Settings Phone Management Pn" width="3504" height="2124" data-path="images/settings-phone-management.png" />

After clicking `Add Phone Number` you'll see the following dialog. You can select any option.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/messagedesk/QhGIkgKUhtWPITRC/images/add-phone-dialog.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=QhGIkgKUhtWPITRC&q=85&s=0f1e60a3a55fa66ac43b00e66f6a2571" alt="Add Phone Dialog Pn" width="639" height="613" data-path="images/add-phone-dialog.png" />

## If you haven't already completed carrier registration

[Carrier registration](/carrier-registration/overview) is required for texting with MessageDesk. If you haven't already completed this process, you'll be prompted to do so first.

Learn how to [submit your carrier registration submission](/carrier-registration/submit).