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id: 3c872650-251f-400f-8f85-e9d78dc36f07
title: Answer Call
description: Call Flow Builder node to answer an incoming call.
slug: /reference/answer-call
max-toc-depth: 3
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Answer Call marks the beginning of a call flow.

<Note>
  This node is not strictly required, as all notes that progress the flow will also answer the call when connected to the originating **Handle Call** node.
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## Node Settings

**None**