How To Install The Scout Twilio Lookup Addon

Note: This post is preserved as written. Twilio has since reorganized its Console Marketplace, so the direct install link below may no longer work. Log in to your Twilio Console and search Add-ons for the Scout Lookup Add-on, or see Get Scout for current access options.

The Twilio Lookup API is a powerful tool from Twilio that helps you gather information about telephone numbers. It can verify if a given string is a valid phone number and offers more capabilities when integrated with other Twilio services or used independently.

What are Twilio Lookup AddOns?

Twilio Lookup AddOns are third-party APIs that enhance your Twilio Account’s Phone Number Lookup features. These AddOns can provide additional data, such as Caller ID names, which can be used to make informed decisions programmatically.

How to Install the Scout Phone Number Information Addon

If you already have a Twilio account, follow these steps to install the Scout Addon:

1. Go to the Scout Marketplace App.
2. Click “Install” and agree to the terms.
3. You’ll be directed to the console with various configuration options.
4. Configure the options based on your needs. For example, check “Incoming Voice Call” if you want Scout data included with incoming voice calls.

For more details, refer to the Twilio documentation.