Support/Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting

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Why can't I send texts?

US carriers require all businesses to register before sending text messages. If you see a message in the app saying you need to complete number compliance, follow these steps:

  1. Go to reachphone.co/compliance
  2. Sign in with your Reach account email
  3. Click Get Started under "Enable Text Messaging"
  4. Complete the registration (about 5 minutes)
  5. Wait for carrier approval (1–7 business days)

You can still receive texts and make/receive calls while your registration is pending. You just can't send texts until it's approved.

Full carrier registration guide →

My calls show as "Spam Likely"

This usually means your number hasn't been verified with carriers. To fix it:

  1. Go to reachphone.co/compliance
  2. Complete the "Improve Your Outbound Calls" registration
  3. This verifies your business identity and registers your number with SHAKEN/STIR
  4. Once approved, carriers will recognize your calls as legitimate

This is free and usually takes just a few minutes to process.

Learn more about verified calling →

I'm not receiving calls

Check the following:

  • Is your phone connected to the internet? Reach calls use your data connection (Wi-Fi or cellular data), not your carrier's phone network.
  • Are notifications enabled? Go to your phone's settings and make sure Reach has permission to send notifications.
  • Are you within business hours? If you have business hours set, calls outside those hours go to voicemail. Check Settings → Business Hours.
  • Is Do Not Disturb on? Your phone's DND mode may be blocking Reach notifications.

I'm not getting notifications

  • iPhone: Go to Settings → Notifications → Reach → make sure Allow Notifications is on. Check that Banner Style is set to Persistent.
  • Android: Go to Settings → Apps → Reach → Notifications → make sure they're enabled. Also check that battery optimization isn't killing the app in the background.

My voicemail isn't working

  • Make sure you've recorded a greeting in Settings → Voicemail
  • If callers say they can't leave a message, check that your number is properly provisioned — try calling your Reach number from another phone

I signed up but don't have a number

If you completed signup but don't see a phone number:

  • Check your internet connection and restart the app
  • Make sure your payment went through (check your email for a receipt)
  • If the issue persists, email support@reachphone.co and we'll get it sorted

Something else?

Email us at support@reachphone.co. Include your account email and a description of the issue. We typically respond within a few hours.

Still have questions? Contact support