Inbound Phone Routing

Forward Calls to Your Browser
Answer Real Phone Numbers in Chrome, Safari, or Firefox

Place the call from your browser in seconds. Nothing to install, and outbound calls need no phone number.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.

Product facts

  • Outbound: No dedicated number required.
  • Inbound: Requires US/Canada digital number ($2.14 to $5/month).
  • No apps: Works in Chrome, Safari, Edge, Firefox.
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How forwarding calls to the browser works

Four simple steps to route phone calls into your web browser using StartACall and Twilio-powered SIP and WebRTC bridging.

Buy a Number

Select a local or toll free number from 190+ countries in the dashboard.

Point forwarding

Set the number to forward inbound calls to your browser WebRTC endpoint or to an AI Agent webhook.

Answer in Browser

Accept calls directly from Chrome, Safari, or Firefox with full call controls and HD audio.

Automate or Assist

Attach to handle calls when you are busy or enable for live transcriptions and suggestions.

Quick setup guide

  1. Purchase a virtual number in the StartACall dashboard.
  2. Open the forwarding settings and choose "Forward to Browser" as the destination.
  3. Log in to StartACall in your browser and allow microphone access.
  4. Test by placing a call to the virtual number. Answer directly in the browser or enable to pick up.

Who uses call forwarding to the browser

Teams and individuals who need flexible inbound calling without traditional PBX hardware.

Remote support teams

Accept customer calls in your browser from anywhere and use AI to assist agents in real time.

Sales teams

Route leads to reps in the browser, record calls, and use analytics to track conversion metrics.

SMBs and founders

Run a full phone workflow without phone lines or softphone installs. Buy numbers across countries and centralize calls in the browser.

Frequently asked questions

Do callers notice that the call is forwarded to a browser?

No. Callers simply call a normal phone number. The call is routed through StartACall and bridged to your browser so the experience is seamless.

What browsers are supported?

StartACall supports Chrome, Safari, and Firefox with WebRTC. Make sure your browser is up to date and microphone access is allowed.

Can I have voicemail when I do not answer in the browser?

Yes. You can configure voicemail, AI Agent pickup, or forwarding to alternate numbers as fallback options.

Is audio encrypted?

All browser calls use secure WebRTC connections with industry standard encryption to protect call audio and signaling.

Start receiving calls in your browser

Get a virtual number, configure forwarding, and answer real phone calls instantly. No downloads, no hardware, no hassle.

Forward Calls to Your Browser: Receive Phone Calls in Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox

In short

Yes, you can forward and receive phone calls directly in your web browser with StartACall. Add a US or Canada digital number for about $2.14 to $5 per month, and incoming calls ring inside Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox with no app download and no SIM card. Every call runs over an end to end encrypted connection.

How browser call forwarding works

To receive calls in your browser you attach a US or Canada digital number to your StartACall account for roughly $2.14 to $5 per month. When someone dials that number, the call is routed straight to the browser tab you have open, so it rings on your laptop or desktop rather than on a handset. You answer with a click, talk through your computer microphone and speakers, and hang up in the same tab.

There is nothing to install and no SIM card to provision. It works in Chrome, Safari, Edge and Firefox on Windows, macOS, Linux and Chromebooks, which makes it a clean fit for people who already live inside the browser all day and do not want a desk phone or a second mobile.

Who benefits from receiving calls in the browser

This setup suits remote workers, freelancers and small teams who want a dedicated business line that follows them to any computer. Because the number is digital, you keep your personal mobile private and route work calls to a single browser window that you can close at the end of the day.

It also helps anyone juggling multiple devices. Instead of carrying a separate phone for a project or a region, you sign in, open the tab, and your calls arrive there. Outbound calling is included too, billed pay as you go per minute with no phone number required to dial out.

Privacy and call quality

Every call is protected with end to end encryption, so conversations forwarded to your browser stay private between you and the other party. This matters for client calls, sensitive business discussions and international contacts where you want a secure line rather than a standard cellular connection.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need to download an app to forward calls to my browser?+

No. StartACall runs entirely in the browser. Open Chrome, Safari, Edge or Firefox, sign in, and your incoming calls ring in the tab. There is no app to install and no SIM card to set up.

How much does it cost to receive calls in the browser?+

Receiving inbound calls requires a US or Canada digital number, which costs about $2.14 to $5 per month depending on the number. Outbound calling is separate and is billed pay as you go per minute, with no phone number needed to dial out.

Can people call my regular phone number and reach me in the browser?+

Calls reach your browser through the US or Canada digital number you add to StartACall. You give out that number, and dials to it are routed to the browser tab you have open rather than to a physical handset.

Are calls forwarded to my browser secure?+

Yes. Every call uses end to end encryption, so the conversation stays private between you and the caller. This makes browser based calling a good option for business, client and international calls.

Last reviewed June 2026Reviewed by the StartACall calling teamDialing rules cross checked against ITU international dialing procedures
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