Virtual Number Feature

Call Forwarding Rules

Forwarding on a virtual number is rule-based, not a single toggle. You create rules that decide where a call goes, keep several of them, and change one without disturbing the rest. That is the difference between a number that always rings one mobile and a number that behaves differently for a weekday afternoon than it does at 9pm on a Sunday.

No hardware

Browser-based agents

API included

What Forwarding Rules gives you

Send calls to the right phone using rules you control, rather than a single fixed forwarding destination.

Rules, not one destination

Create and manage multiple forwarding rules rather than being limited to a single 'forward to' field.

Change one rule at a time

Rules are individually editable, so adjusting after-hours behaviour does not mean rebuilding your whole setup.

Your own hold audio

Upload the audio callers hear while waiting, and remove or replace it later.

Every forwarded call is logged

Forwarded calls produce call logs, so calls that ring elsewhere are still visible to you.

How Forwarding Rules works

End to end, in the order it actually happens.

  1. 1

    A call arrives on your virtual number.

  2. 2

    The platform evaluates your forwarding rules for that number.

  3. 3

    The call is routed to the destination the matching rule specifies.

  4. 4

    The caller hears your hold audio if there is a wait.

  5. 5

    The call is written to your call log with its outcome.

What Forwarding Rules does not do

Worth knowing before you build a process around it.

  • Forwarding delivers the call to a destination you own. Your own mobile coverage still applies once it arrives.
  • Confirm which rule conditions are available in your account before designing a schedule around them, rather than assuming every condition type exists.

Common uses

  • After-hours routing

  • Routing to whoever is on shift

  • Sending calls to a personal mobile

  • Team hunt lists

Used most in

Professional ServicesReal EstateHealthcareRetail

Related features

Available Now vs Built On Request

Indian virtual numbers are live today, activated after a one-time KYC check. Everything in the second list we arrange for customers who need it - tell us what you need.

Available now

  • Indian mobile, landline, toll-free and 92-series numbers

    Mobile from Rs 499/month, landline from Rs 449/month, toll-free from Rs 999/month. No setup fee.

  • AI voice agent on the number

    Let an AI receptionist answer calls in Indian languages, 24x7.

  • IVR menus

    Press 1 for sales, 2 for support - route callers to the right place.

  • Call forwarding

    Ring your mobile or your team from the virtual number.

  • Call recording

    Record calls for quality and disputes.

  • Developer routing

    Send calls to your webhook, SIP endpoint, WebRTC app or media stream.

  • US and Canada numbers

    Buy US/Canada numbers instantly from India.

Pricing

Landline from Rs 449/month, mobile from Rs 499/month, toll-free from Rs 999/month, no setup fee. Calls billed per minute. Numbers are activated after KYC approval (PAN plus Aadhaar or business documents), usually within 24 hours.

Built on request

  • Numbers in other countries

    UK, UAE, Singapore, Australia and more - provisioned manually.

  • SMS on the number

    Receive and send SMS on your virtual number.

  • Number porting

    Bring your existing business number to Edesy.

  • WhatsApp Business on the number

    Register the virtual number on the WhatsApp Business API.

  • Vanity / fancy numbers

    Easy-to-remember number series.

  • 1860 numbers

    Shared-cost numbers for support lines.

  • Bulk numbers

    10+ numbers for teams, branches or campaigns, with volume pricing.

Need something from the on-request list?

Tick what you need. We prioritise what customers ask for and reply with a timeline and price.

Capabilities you need

Forwarding Rules FAQs

What is Forwarding Rules on a virtual phone number?

Forwarding on a virtual number is rule-based, not a single toggle. You create rules that decide where a call goes, keep several of them, and change one without disturbing the rest. That is the difference between a number that always rings one mobile and a number that behaves differently for a weekday afternoon than it does at 9pm on a Sunday.

How does Forwarding Rules work?

1. A call arrives on your virtual number. 2. The platform evaluates your forwarding rules for that number. 3. The call is routed to the destination the matching rule specifies. 4. The caller hears your hold audio if there is a wait. 5. The call is written to your call log with its outcome.

What does Forwarding Rules not do?

Forwarding delivers the call to a destination you own. Your own mobile coverage still applies once it arrives. Confirm which rule conditions are available in your account before designing a schedule around them, rather than assuming every condition type exists.

Which industries use Forwarding Rules most?

Professional Services, Real Estate, Healthcare, Retail. Typical uses are after-hours routing, routing to whoever is on shift, sending calls to a personal mobile, team hunt lists.

What is a virtual phone number?

A virtual phone number is a telephone number that is not tied to a specific phone line or SIM card. Calls to this number can be forwarded to any mobile, landline, or VoIP device. It works over the cloud, so you can manage it from anywhere.

How quickly can I get a virtual number?

Sign up, complete a one-time KYC (PAN plus Aadhaar for individuals, or business documents for companies), and choose your number. KYC is reviewed by our team, usually within 24 hours, and the number goes live as soon as you buy it after approval.

Set up Forwarding Rules on your number

Self-serve platform from Rs 449/month per number. Complete KYC once, then activate.