How to Return 8x8 Phone Numbers to 8x8

Updated: 10/07/2025

Objective

Return 8x8 phone numbers in Admin Console to 8x8 when cancelling 8x8 phone numbers.

Applies To

  • 8x8 Admin Console
  • Phone Numbers

Procedure

  1. Log in to 8x8 Admin Console.
  2. Click Phone Numbers.
  3. Set the following filters: Available, Regular, and Claim.
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  4. Choose the numbers you want to return and then click Return numbers to 8x8.
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Additional Information

You may also return the ported-out numbers in case they are of no use to you anymore.
Question: What do I do if I want to change a current phone number from one area code to a different one? 
Answer: You can return the claimed phone number. If you don't see a phone number in your pull of available phone numbers with the correct area code, you can raise a case a Number Porting team to help you aquire the number.
*** If you need a phone number in a different country, that may require a different type of license.