Getting Started – Quick Guide (Personal use)

1. Download and Install

• Install Talkyto from the App Store

2. Sign In

• Sign in via email, Apple, Google, or as a guest (your Service Accounts won't be saved once you log out)

3. Connect Twilio

• Enter your Twilio Account SID and Auth Token
• Save your configuration and verify

4. Set Default Numbers

• Choose a number for calls and messages

5. Configure Voice & Messaging

• Go to Settings to update credentials and enable voice/messaging features

6. Manage Subscriptions

• Subscribe to unlock all features or restore your purchase if already paid

7. Start Communicating

• Use the Dial tab to make calls
• Use the Messages tab to send and receive SMS/MMS

Step-by-step setup for the Talkyto app (Personal use)

Step 1 - Twilio

• You need a Twilio account, a purchased number, or a verified caller ID on Twilio and Talkyto subscription.
• Guide on how to get a Twilio phone number: https://support.twilio.com/hc/en-us/articles/223135247-How-to-Search-for-and-Buy-a-Twilio-Phone-Number-from-Console
• Please note that you will need an upgraded Twilio account to make or receive calls via the Talkyto app.

Step 2 - Download and Install

• After you have a number, install your Talkyto app from the Store.

Step 3 - Sign in/Log in

• Sign in via email, Apple, Google, or as a guest (your Service Accounts won't be saved once you log out)

Step 4 - Connect Twilio Account

• After you open the app, you will have to choose between Business code (if you are invited to an organization) or your already existing personal Twilio account.
• In this scenario, you will choose the "I have a Twilio account" option that will redirect you to a page where you will have to enter your Twilio Account details.

Step 5 - Entering Twillio Account details and configuring Voice/Messaging

• Enter your Twilio SID and Auth token to start using Talkyto for receiving and sending calls, SMS, and MMS via your Twilio account.
• After entering your SID and token, configure your Twilio Account in order to be up to date with every configuration.
• The third step will be selecting your default numbers for calls and messages, you can change them later.
• Choose numbers for incoming calls and for incoming messages, also can be changed later.

Step 6 - Inspecitng that default numbers are set

• Go to Settings → Voice and check that the default call number is properly selected along with all checkboxes you want to include (allow incoming, voicemail, etc..).
• Repeat the same steps for Settings → Messaging in order to verify selected default messaging number and to allow incoming SMS.
• Also check in the phone number settings that your number is properly configured with Talkyto!
• You can always update your voice/messaging credentials to be sure that they are up to date!

Step 7 - Manage your subscription

• Go to Settings → Subscriptions there you will be able to restore purchase or upgrade/downgrade your Subscription plan!
• Please note that without your subscription you won't be able to send/receive calls or sms.

You are now ready to start receiving and sending calls, SMS, and MMS!

Updated on: 16/07/2025