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# 🇮🇪 Ireland Number Porting Guide

> A guide for porting your Irish numbers to CloudTalk

> [!NOTE]
>
> This guide outlines the supported number types, required documents, hosting rules, and porting timelines for Irish numbers.

## Initial Overview

### Supported Number Types

| **Number Type** | **Format Example** |
| - | - |
| Geographic (Local) | e.g., +353 1, +353 21 |
| National | e.g., 0818, 076 |
| Toll-Free | e.g., 1800 xxx xxx |

### Submit Your Request

Request porting directly in the CloudTalk Dashboard: open **Numbers > Port existing number** and follow the guided steps. All supported number types for this country use the same flow, and you can track your request anytime under **Numbers > Porting requests**.

> [!WARNING]
>
> Looking to port numbers from other countries? See **[Global Porting Coverage](https://help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/5440566-porting-pricing-and-coverage.md)**.

### Letter of Authorization

Where an LOA is required, the correct template for this country **downloads inside the Documents step** of your porting request: download it, sign it, and upload it right there. You no longer need a separate template from this guide.

(Other document requirements listed below.)

### Timelines & Pricing

| **Number Type** | **Estimated Duration** | **Price** |
| - | - | - |
| Local | \~10 business days | **€35.00** per request, **€10.00** per number |
| National | \~10 business days | **€35.00** per request, **€10.00** per number |
| Toll-Free | \~10 business days | **€30.00** per request, **€15.00** per number |

> [!WARNING]
>
> ⚠️ Timelines may vary if submitted details do not match your current provider’s records.

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## Required Documents for Number Porting

The correct **LOA template** downloads inside the **Documents step** of your porting request.

#### ✅ Local (Geographic) Numbers

* Signed LOA (must be completed by an authorized representative; address must match current provider’s records)

* Recent invoice (issued within 30 days, showing number(s) and account holder)

* **Hosting requirement:** Address must be within the **same area code** as the number

#### ✅ National Numbers

* Signed LOA (must be completed by an authorized contact)

* Recent invoice (issued within 30 days, listing number(s) and account holder)

* **Hosting requirement:** Address must be within the **Republic of Ireland**

#### ✅ Toll-Free Numbers

* Signed LOA (must include number and business info)

* Recent invoice (issued within 30 days, showing toll-free number and account holder)

* **Hosting requirement:** No address documentation required

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## Porting Process Overview

1. **Submit Your Porting Request**\
   Submit your request in the CloudTalk Dashboard under **Numbers > Port existing number**.

2. **Initial Review**\
   Cloudtalk team'll verify number portability and confirm the next steps.

3. **Documentation Collection**\
   Complete and sign the LOA (Letter of Authorization), and provide a recent invoice from your current telecom provider.

4. **Submission to Carrier**\
   CloudTalk submits your request to our partner carrier, who then forwards it to your current provider.

5. **Approval or Rejection**

   * If **approved**, Cloudtalk team will confirm the porting date (typically 2–4 business days in advance).

   * If **rejected**, Cloudtalk team will share the reason and guide you on how to correct and resubmit the request.

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## Common Rejection Reasons

| **Issue** | **Explanation** | **How to Fix** |
| - | - | - |
| **Address Mismatch** | Address doesn’t match provider records or area code | Confirm and update details with your current provider |
| **Unauthorized Signer** | LOA not signed by an accepted contact | Ensure the LOA is signed by an administrator or account owner |
| **Inactive Number** | Number has been disconnected or suspended | Reactivate the number before submitting the port request |
| **Outdated Invoice** | Invoice is older than 30 days | Submit a more recent invoice with correct information |

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## On Porting Day

* Your number becomes active in CloudTalk

* Your former provider deactivates the number

* CloudTalk billing starts immediately

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**Need Help?**

For further assistance, please refer to:

* [CloudTalk Porting Process Overview](https://help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/2145454-porting-requests-and-process.md)

* [CloudTalk Recommendations for a Smooth Port](https://help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/6084486-recommendations-for-a-smooth-port.md)

* [Porting Pricing and Coverage](https://help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/5440566-porting-pricing-and-coverage.md) - all countries where we offer porting

* [Country Specific Porting Guides](https://help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/5440566-porting-pricing-and-coverage.md) - for our most requested countries

Questions about a request you've already submitted? Open it under **Numbers > Porting requests** and click **Open conversation**. You can also reach our [Porting](mailto:porting@cloudtalk.io) team by email. We're always happy to help!


## Related topics

- [🇦🇺 Australia Number Porting Guide](https://help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/11069749-australia-number-porting-guide.md)
- [🇨🇦 Canada Number Porting Guide](https://help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/11045800-canada-number-porting-guide.md)
- [🇱🇺 Luxembourg Number Porting Guide](https://help.cloudtalk.io/en/articles/11469487-luxembourg-number-porting-guide.md)


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