{"id":4294,"date":"2020-04-14T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T13:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/?p=4294"},"modified":"2026-04-11T20:57:28","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T03:57:28","slug":"using-google-duo-with-your-numberbarn-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/using-google-duo-with-your-numberbarn-number\/","title":{"rendered":"Using Google Duo with your NumberBarn number"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Google Duo<\/a> is a video calling app created by Google that connects you to those you love. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We’ve tested Google Duo<\/a> with NumberBarn’s US or Canadian local wireline\/landline numbers over wifi and cell data. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tip: This will not work with your toll free number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you’d like to download Google Duo to use with your NumberBarn number, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s get video calling<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s your go to guide for how to connect once you have already purchased a number from NumberBarn<\/a>.*<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

**Note that NumberBarn cannot guarantee your number will work with Google Duo due to the carrier, rate center and\/or other factors. 99% of NumberBarn numbers will work with Google Duo<\/em>. If your number is not supported, you will receive an error message when trying to configure the app. If your recently purchased number is unsupported, contact our customer support to see how we can help<\/a>. NumberBarn cannot provide technical support for any issues when using a third party mobile app. Contact Google Duo for support<\/a>.**<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1: Download Google Duo to your mobile phone<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Visit your phone’s app store to download Google Duo. The download links can be found right here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

https:\/\/duo.google.com\/about\/<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: Connect your NumberBarn US or Canadian local number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

First, make sure that SMS is activated on your number. To check, follow the instructions on this page.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enter your NumberBarn US or Canadian local phone number into the Verify your Number<\/strong> field. Make sure to include the area code!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A text message containing your Google Duo verification code will be sent to your NumberBarn phone number. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You’ll get an email with your SMS code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Enter the verification code into the numeric fields to continue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3: Start making calls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You’ll need to select allow<\/strong> on your cell phone to make sure your microphone, camera and other settings are enabled. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once you make your selections, you can start making calls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Things to know about Google Duo<\/h2>\n\n\n\n