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

# Set Up TalkChief: Account, Phone Number, and First Call

> Create a TalkChief account, pick a local or international phone number, configure business hours, and make your first call in minutes.

This guide walks you through everything you need to go from a brand-new account to making and receiving real calls. By the end, you'll have a phone number assigned, your business hours configured, the TalkChief app installed on your device, and the confidence to place your first call — no prior VoIP experience required.

<Note>
  TalkChief offers a **7-day free trial** with no credit card required. You get full access to all features on your chosen plan so you can evaluate everything before you commit.
</Note>

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create Your Account">
    Open [talkchief.io/en/register](https://talkchief.io/en/register) in your browser and complete the sign-up form. Your 7-day free trial starts immediately — no credit card is needed. Once you confirm your email address, you'll land inside your new TalkChief workspace.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Choose Your Phone Number">
    In the workspace, navigate to **Phone Numbers** and select **Add Number**. You can choose from:

    * **Local numbers** — a number with a regional area code in your country
    * **Toll-free numbers** — let callers reach you at no cost to them
    * **International numbers** — coverage across 90+ countries, including direct GCC and KSA connectivity

    Pick the number type that suits your business, select your preferred country and area, and confirm. The number is active immediately.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Business Hours">
    Head to **Settings → Business Hours** and define when your number should accept calls. For each day of the week you can:

    * Set a custom open/close time window
    * Mark the day as closed
    * Choose what happens outside hours — send callers to voicemail, play a custom message, or forward to another number

    Accurate business hours ensure callers always receive a professional experience, even when your team is offline.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Download the App">
    TalkChief is available as a native app on every major platform. Visit [talkchief.io/en/apps](https://talkchief.io/en/apps) to download the version for your device:

    * **Windows** desktop app
    * **macOS** desktop app
    * **iOS** mobile app (iPhone and iPad)
    * **Android** mobile app

    Prefer not to install anything? You can also make and receive calls directly from the **browser workspace** — no download required.

    Sign in with the same credentials you used to register, and your phone number will appear automatically.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Make Your First Call">
    Open the app (or the browser workspace) and locate the **Dialpad**. Enter any phone number and press **Call**. Your assigned TalkChief number appears as the caller ID on the recipient's phone.

    To receive a call, simply ensure the app is running and your status is set to **Available**. Incoming calls ring on all your connected devices simultaneously.

    <Tip>
      Try calling your own mobile phone first to confirm audio quality and verify that your caller ID displays correctly.
    </Tip>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## What's Next?

Now that you can make and receive calls, explore the more powerful capabilities TalkChief has to offer.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Business Phone" icon="phone" href="/phone/overview">
    Set up IVR menus, visual call flows, and ring groups to route every call to the right person or team.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Contact Center" icon="headset" href="/contact-center/overview">
    Deploy call queues, enable skill-based routing, and use the human-operated Power Dialer for efficient agent-led outbound calling.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>