---
title: "Create an outbound phone call"
method: POST
path: "/v2/create-phone-call"
tags: ["Calls"]
---

# Create an outbound phone call

`POST /v2/create-phone-call`

Initiates a new outbound phone call from a number registered in your organization.

**Rate limit:** 5 requests per minute.

## Request body

- CreateCallRequest
  - `from_number` string, required — E.164 format caller number (e.g. `+12025551234`).
  - `to_number` string, required — E.164 format destination number.
  - `override_agent_uid` string — Override the default agent assigned to the from_number.
  - `customer_id` string — Your internal customer reference. Stored with the call record.
  - `dynamic_variables` object — Key-value pairs injected into the agent prompt as template variables at call time.
  - `callback_url` string, uri — Webhook URL called with call status updates.

## Response `201`

Call created and queued.

- CallResponse
  - `id` string, required — CUID call identifier.
  - `from_number` string, required
  - `to_number` string, required
  - `call_status` 'registered' | 'ongoing' | 'ended' | 'error', required
  - `call_type` 'phonecall' | 'webcall'
  - `agent_uid` string
  - `customer_id` string
  - `dynamic_variables` object
  - `callback_url` string
  - `created_at` string, date-time, required
  - `updated_at` string, date-time, required

## Other responses

- `400` — Validation error or invalid request body.
- `401` — Missing or invalid API key.
- `404` — The requested resource does not exist.
- `429` — Rate limit exceeded.
- `500` — Unexpected server error.

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