Recover a Deleted RingCentral Number – Restore or Reclaim Guide
If a number was deleted or your account was closed accidentally, you may still have time to reclaim it.
Recovery Window
⏰ Time Limits
- Standard retention period: 30 days after deletion
- Toll-free numbers may be held slightly longer (up to 45 days)
- After that, numbers return to the national pool and may be reassigned
Steps to Recover
Contact RingCentral Support immediately
Time is critical - contact support as soon as you realize the number was deleted
Provide your account ID and the deleted number
Have your account information ready to verify ownership
Pay reactivation fee if eligible
If within retention period, support can reinstate it for a nominal reactivation fee
💡 Important Notes
- • Recovery success depends on how long ago the number was deleted
- • Business-critical numbers should be recovered immediately
- • Keep documentation of the original account for verification
- • Some numbers may have already been reassigned to other customers
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I restore numbers from a fully cancelled account?
Yes—if within 30 days and ownership can be verified.
What if my number has already been reassigned?
Unfortunately, reassigned numbers can't be reclaimed; you'll need to select a new one.
Is there a cost to recover a deleted number?
Yes, there's typically a nominal reactivation fee, but it's much less than losing the number permanently.
How can I prevent accidental number deletion?
Set up proper admin permissions and always verify before making account changes. Consider backing up important number lists.
Need to Recover a Number?
Contact RingCentral support immediately - time is critical for number recovery.