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

# Making calls

> Assign phone numbers to users, place outbound calls from contacts, and review Call History.

Workspace members can place outbound calls from Routera when a phone number is assigned to them. Purchase and configure numbers under [Phone numbers](/kb/create-phone-number); use this guide for personal calling, assignment, and call history.

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/routera/qP4D1WpMCwxtebTP/images/personal-call.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=qP4D1WpMCwxtebTP&q=85&s=7ba53a21ede7fc99a33e08085e3ce906" alt="Outbound call UI from a contact record" style={{ width: "100%" }} width="1920" height="947" data-path="images/personal-call.png" />

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## Assign a number for outbound calls

Numbers used for in-app calling are typically set to **Calls only** usage and assigned to a member:

1. Open **Voice Agents** → **Phone Numbers**, then open a number.
2. Under **Usage**, select **Calls only** (or keep agents if you also use voice agents on that number).
3. Assign the number to an account **member** so they can use it as caller ID.
4. Click **Save**.

You can also manage assignments from **Settings** → **Calling** (“Assign Routera numbers to users for outbound calls”).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/routera/NPujQbEhiucrAwZs/images/calling-settings-assign.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NPujQbEhiucrAwZs&q=85&s=6d14c4a899435593530ca5e9c5c00cae" alt="Settings Calling page assigning numbers to users" style={{ width: "100%" }} width="1918" height="943" data-path="images/calling-settings-assign.png" />

<Tip>
  For better outbound answer rates, enable **Branded Call** on the number so recipients see your business name. See [Phone numbers](/kb/create-phone-number#branded-call-call-deliverability).
</Tip>

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## Call from a contact

1. Open a **Contact** that has a phone number on file.
2. Click **Call** (permission and available minutes may apply).
3. Complete the call from the call popup using your assigned number.

Calling may be restricted by plan or permissions; Routera shows an upgrade or access message when needed.

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## Call History

1. Open **Call History** under **Voice** in the sidebar.
2. Review past calls in the activity table (including details such as transcription when available).

<img src="https://mintcdn.com/routera/NPujQbEhiucrAwZs/images/call-history.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=NPujQbEhiucrAwZs&q=85&s=104ad6c8d445cb93787233cdd91694f7" alt="Call History activity table" style={{ width: "100%" }} width="1920" height="944" data-path="images/call-history.png" />

<Note>
  To test a voice agent on a number (not a personal user call), use **Make outbound call** on the phone number configuration page—covered in [Phone numbers](/kb/create-phone-number#test-your-setup).
</Note>
