{"id":1679,"date":"2018-02-20T06:00:04","date_gmt":"2018-02-20T14:00:04","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/?p=1679"},"modified":"2026-04-11T04:07:44","modified_gmt":"2026-04-11T11:07:44","slug":"park-n-port","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/park-n-port\/","title":{"rendered":"Step by Step Guide: How to Purchase a Number &#038; Port Away in 4 Easy Steps"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you want to just purchase a number and port away? Here\u2019s your guide on how to make that dream come true. Follow the instructions outlined below.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 1: Find your number<\/h2>\n<p>Start by finding your number. You can search local and toll free phone numbers currently in inventory our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/vanity-phone-numbers\">website<\/a>. Pay attention to the<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_K07nycGv6g\">activation time frame<\/a> <\/strong>of the number before you make your selection:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This time frame is visible before you purchase the number as well as afterward in your NumberBarn control panel.<\/li>\n<li>The number will not be \u201cactive\u201d until that time frame completes.<\/li>\n<li>We email you once the number is active.<\/li>\n<li>Once you receive that email, you can initiate your port request to your new provider.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Step 2: Select a plan<\/h2>\n<p>Even if your number is with us for a short time, <em>you\u2019ll need to select a service plan<\/em> to keep your number active during the porting process. You can view our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/pricing\">plans and pricing<\/a> here. Once your number ports away, you no longer pay us. You\u2019ll pay your new provider. If you want some advice, if you\u2019re looking to port away after your number has activated, select our Port Away plan.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 3: Number activation<\/h2>\n<p>As mentioned above, you cannot port your number away until it\u2019s activated. The time frame for activation will also be available for you in your NumberBarn account by selecting Numbers from the navigation bar and selecting on your number. For more information on how activation works, <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/_K07nycGv6g\">click here<\/a>. Note we also do not charge you until your number activates in your account.<\/p>\n<h2>Step 4: How to port away<\/h2>\n<p>First, obtain the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2Lx7bIZM1Hs&t=\">porting away details<\/a> from within your NumberBarn account. If you\u2019re not sure how that works, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=2Lx7bIZM1Hs&t=\">click here<\/a>. Once you have those details in hand, contact your new provider to initiate the port request to their service. This can take anywhere from 3-7 business days to complete (note this does not include weekends or holidays).<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s an infographic to guide you through the steps:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-1797 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/02\/HowtoBuyaNumberchart.png\" alt=\"how to buy and port away a phone number infographic\" width=\"800\" height=\"2000\" \/><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>We\u2019re\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\">NumberBarn<\/a>, we take phone numbers very seriously. But, we also like to have a little fun. To learn more about us, visit\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/\">NumberBarn.com<\/a>\u00a0and follow us on\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/NumberBarn\/\">Facebook<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/numberbarn\/\">Instagram<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NumberBarn\">Twitter<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you want to just purchase a number and port away? Here\u2019s your guide on how to make that dream come true. Follow the instructions outlined below. Step 1: Find your number Start by finding your number. You can search local and toll free phone numbers currently in inventory our website. 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