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How do I display my primary number for outgoing calls?

Learn how to show your Beside number when making calls and troubleshoot Caller ID setup or verification issues.

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Written by Beside Team
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Displaying your primary number helps your contacts recognize your business immediately, building trust and professionalism from the first ring.

Your primary number is typically the number you want people to associate with your business. It might be the number you've used for years, printed on your business cards, listed online, or shared with clients before joining Beside.

Here's how to make sure it shows when you make outbound calls from the Beside app:


1. Set up Caller ID in the Beside app

  • Open Beside on your phone

  • Go to the Settings tab

  • In the Beside Number section, tap Caller Identity.

  • Under Outgoing calls, choose the number recipients see:

    • Your Beside number

    • Your forwarded number

    • Another number

M1 Caller ID

  • Complete the verification process:

    • Answer the automated call from Beside

    • When prompted, enter the 6-digit code from the app to confirm your identity.

M1 Caller ID Verification Code

🎉 That's it! Your primary Beside number will now appear to the people you call.

ℹ️ If you ported your number to Beside

Your ported number will automatically appear as your Caller ID, no additional setup is needed.


2. Troubleshooting Caller ID Issues

If you're experiencing issues enabling Caller ID, try the following solutions:

Missed the verification call?

If you missed the automated verification call:

  • Quit and relaunch the Beside app.

  • Repeat the Caller ID setup process from step 1.

Using Call Forwarding?

If Call Forwarding is enabled, it may also interfere with Caller ID setup. Try the following:

  • Disable Call Forwarding in both Beside and your carrier settings.

  • Quit and relaunch the your Beside app.

  • Enable Caller ID again in the Beside app.

  • Once Caller ID is successfully enabled, you can re-enable Call Forwarding if needed.

Still having trouble?

If you've tried these steps and Caller ID still isn’t working, please reach out to our Support Team through the Beside app chat for further assistance.


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