> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://guides.clickatell.com/sms-channel/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://guides.clickatell.com/sms-channel/getting-started/add-and-edit-sms-numbers.md).

# Add & edit SMS numbers

## Add a new SMS number (self-serve)

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Only relevant to self-serve clients. For other packages, Clickatell does this on your behalf.
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For [two-way SMS communication](/sms-channel/2-way-sms-communication.md), you need a dedicated number. 

1. To purchase a new number, go to *My Workspace -> Long Numbers & Short Codes.*
   * Alternatively, you can navigate to *My Workspace -> SMS.*
2. Select *Get Long Number* or *Get Short Code*. 
3. Follow the prompts to complete the purchase.

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Numbers can also be purchased as part of the [2-way SMS setup integration wizard](/sms-channel/getting-started/add-new-sms-setups-self-serve.md).
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Find more details about adding [short codes](/sms-channel/short-codes.md) and [long numbers](/sms-channel/long-numbers.md).
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## View and edit SMS numbers

1. Navigate to *My Workspace -> Long Numbers & Short Codes.*&#x20;
2. Select a number from this table to view its details, manage the connected API, and update the subscription linked to this number *(self-serve only)*.

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