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

# Setup

# Telephony setup

Before your agent can make or receive phone calls, you must connect a telephony provider. Movoice AI supports a "Bring Your Own Carrier" (BYOC) model.

## Supported Providers

We recommend the following for their reliability and ease of integration:

* **Twilio**: Best for global deployments and developers who already have Twilio infrastructure.
* **Exotel**: The preferred choice for businesses operating extensively in India and Southeast Asia.

## General Setup Steps

### 1. Create an Account

If you don't already have one, create an account with Twilio or Exotel.

### 2. Retrieve Credentials

You will need your:

* **Account SID** (or API Key)
* **Auth Token** (or API Token)

### 3. Connect in Movoice AI

* Go to **Settings > Connect Providers**.
* Select your provider and enter your credentials.
* Click **Validate Connection**.

### 4. Configure Your Dashboard

Once connected, your Movoice dashboard will be able to list your available phone numbers and assign them to specific AI agents.

## Next Steps

* [Setup Twilio](twilio.md)
* [Setup Exotel](exotel.md)