Switching to a new phone system should not come with the stress of changing your business number. With Grasshopper, you can bring your existing number with you, making the transition simple and seamless. Number porting with Grasshopper means that customers, partners, and everyone who already knows your business phone number can continue to reach you without any interruption. You do not need to update business cards or notify your customers—just carry on as usual, now with the added features and flexibility Grasshopper provides.

Porting your number is incredibly straightforward and free. When you sign up with Grasshopper, you simply enter your current business number. Right away, Grasshopper provides you with a temporary number you can use to set up your account and start configuring your new phone system while your existing number is being ported. Next, you will receive a transfer form to officially begin the porting process, which typically takes 7–10 business days for local numbers and 3–5 business days for toll-free numbers, depending on your provider. Grasshopper keeps the process simple and clear: once your number transfer is confirmed, your business calls start coming through Grasshopper, with no downtime and no lost connections.

These easy steps mean you can hold on to the number your customers know and trust. There’s no need to update your website, business cards, or advertising. You can smoothly switch to Grasshopper and immediately start benefiting from its advanced features. For a more detailed walkthrough, visit the official number porting page.

Enjoy a range of business-ready features

After your business number is ported to Grasshopper, you can set up extensions to help direct calls to the right people or departments. An extension is a dedicated line within your main business number that can be assigned to a team member, department, or even a specific function of your business. This makes it easy for callers to reach the right person without confusion.

For each extension, it is simple to forward calls to any US or Canadian phone number. You can create a custom sequence so incoming calls ring multiple numbers one after another, ensuring calls are always answered no matter where you or your team are working. Customize greetings and phone menu options for each extension so your business sounds professional and organized at every stage.

Grasshopper’s mobile and desktop apps let you take your business number anywhere. Manage calls, check voicemails, and handle texts wherever you are, so you never miss an important business opportunity.

Grasshopper makes it easy to keep your trusted business number while gaining the flexibility and features of a modern phone system. Ready for a smooth upgrade? Explore how Grasshopper can simplify your business communication today.