How Assignments Work
Every phone number in VozAgent has two independent assignment slots:- Inbound Assistant — The AI assistant that answers incoming calls to this number
- Outbound Assistant — The AI assistant that uses this number as its caller ID when placing outbound calls in campaigns
Assigning an Inbound Assistant
- Go to Phone Numbers in the sidebar.
- Click on the phone number you want to configure. This opens the Phone Number Settings panel.
- Scroll to the Inbound Settings section.
- Click the Assistant dropdown and select the assistant you want to answer incoming calls on this number. If you want to remove the current assignment, select None.
- Click Save Changes.
Setting a Fallback Destination
Below the assistant dropdown, you will see the Fallback Destination field. This is a phone number where calls will be forwarded if the assistant is unavailable for any reason. Enter a phone number using the country selector and number input. This is typically your personal cell phone or your office landline, so you never miss a call.Assigning an Outbound Assistant
- In the same Phone Number Settings panel, scroll down to the Outbound Settings section.
- Click the Assistant dropdown and select the assistant that will handle outbound calls from this number.
- Optionally, set the Outbound Phone Number field if you want outbound calls to show a different caller ID.
- Click Save Changes.
Assigning a Number During Assistant Creation
When you create an outbound assistant using the assistant wizard, one of the setup steps asks you to choose a phone number. You have two options:- Get a new phone number (recommended) — VozAgent automatically provisions a new local number and assigns it to your assistant. You will see how many numbers you have remaining on your plan.
- Use an existing outbound number — If you already have a number assigned to another outbound assistant, you can reassign it to the new one.
Important: If you reassign an existing number, it will be detached from its current assistant. That assistant will no longer be able to make outbound calls until you assign it a new number.
What Happens When a Number Is Assigned
For inbound calls
When someone dials your VozAgent number:- VozAgent looks up which assistant is assigned to that number for inbound calls.
- The assigned assistant answers and runs its configured conversation flow — greeting, caller questions, booking, transfers, etc.
- If no assistant is assigned, the call has no handler. Make sure every active number has an inbound assistant assigned.
For outbound calls
When a campaign places a call:- VozAgent uses the outbound phone number as the caller ID so the recipient sees a real number on their phone.
- The assigned outbound assistant runs the campaign conversation.
- If no outbound assistant is assigned, the number cannot be used for campaigns.
Tips for Multi-Number Setups
- One number, two assistants — You can assign different assistants for inbound and outbound on the same number. The inbound assistant handles calls that come in, and the outbound assistant handles calls that go out.
- Dedicated campaign numbers — If you run outbound campaigns, consider having a separate number so that return calls from campaign recipients are handled by the right assistant.
- Label your numbers — When you have several numbers, give each one a descriptive label (e.g., “Main Office Line,” “Campaign - Spring Promo”) so you can quickly identify them. See Managing Phone Numbers for details.
Related Articles
- Phone Numbers Overview — Types of numbers and plan limits
- Purchasing a Phone Number — How to search for and get a new number
- Managing Phone Numbers — Edit labels, toggle SMS, and delete numbers
- Creating an Inbound Assistant — Set up an assistant to answer incoming calls
- Creating an Outbound Assistant — Set up an assistant for outbound campaigns

