Let's get your number set up

This takes about 5 minutes. We use it to register your number, write your texts and set up your alerts. We'll then book a short call to switch everything on and test it with you.

Why we ask for business details: Ofcom, the UK phone regulator, requires the business behind every phone number to be identified and verified. Our phone provider checks these details before your number can go live, so please make sure they match your official records.

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Step 1 of 5

Your business

As registered, for example on Companies House or with HMRC.

Business name

This name goes at the start of every text we send for you.

What type of business is it?

Limited company Sole trader Partnership

Needed for the Ofcom business verification on your number.

Business address

Address line 2

Town or city

Postcode

A UK address is required to hold a UK number. If you work from home, use your home address. It isn't shown to callers.

Website (optional)

You and your alerts

Where we send missed-call alerts, and who's authorised to set up the number.

Your name

Your mobile

We send your text alerts here.

Email for alerts

Also your dashboard login.

I'm the person authorised to act for this business

Ofcom rules require a named person who can confirm the number is being set up on the business's behalf.

Your phone set-up

So we can send you the right divert codes for your phone.

Which number do clients call you on now?

A mobile A landline Both

The number(s) on your website, van, cards and Google listing

Your mobile network

What callers hear and read

Leave these as they are if you're happy. You can change them later in your dashboard.

Booking link (optional)

We add this to the text so callers can book straight away.

Text to missed callers

Keep "Reply STOP to opt out". It's required, and we always add your business name.

Preview

Voicemail greeting

Read out to callers you can't answer. Please keep a mention that messages are recorded.

Your plan

Which plan did you choose?

Text-Back, £49/month Smart Text, £99/month AI Receptionist, £149/month

Does Big Bark Media host your website?

Yes No Not sure

Hosting clients pay £39 or £129 a month. We'll apply it for you.

I agree that Big Bark Media will handle my callers' details (phone numbers, messages, voicemails and AI call summaries) on my behalf to provide this service, as my data processor. I'll add the suggested wording to my privacy policy.

UK GDPR requires this agreement between you and us before we handle your callers' data. We'll send you the full data processing agreement.

We'll be in touch within one working day to book your set-up call.