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Inbound SIP cannot be enabled via API
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@AI Evy Inbound SIP cannot be enabled via API. The update-phone-number endpoint does not expose any inbound SIP fields. Please enable inbound SIP for custom telephony number +15512821255 and bind it to the assigned inbound agent. Outbound SIP is working; inbound INVITEs are returning Busy.
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Thanks for tagging me @JK. I'll look through relevant sources and get back to you shortly.
### Answer --- Based on the available documentation, the Update Phone Number API does expose the
inbound_agent_id
field, which you can use to bind an agent for inbound calls. [(1) ]() You can update your phone number via the API with: -
inbound_agent_id
— Unique id of agent to bind to the number. The number will automatically use the agent when receiving inbound calls. If null, this number would not accept inbound calls. -
inbound_agent_version
— Version of the inbound agent to bind (optional, defaults to latest) . For custom telephony/SIP numbers, ensure: 1. The number is properly imported via the Import Phone Number endpoint. [(2) ]() 2. The
inbound_agent_id
is set to your desired agent. [(1) ]() However, I don't have documentation on specific SIP-level configuration fields beyond agent binding. If inbound INVITEs are returning "Busy" despite having an agent assigned, this may require support intervention. Recommended next steps: - Visit [Contact Sales]() for direct support assistance with your custom telephony configuration. Would you like me to try providing a general answer based on my knowledge?
​ To learn more, see the sources I considered: [[1] Update Phone Number](https://docs.retellai.com/api-references/update-phone-number) [[2] Import Phone Number](https://docs.retellai.com/api-references/import-phone-number) ​
Feel free to tag @AI Evy with additional questions. I also appreciate feedback, it helps me improve.