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# Forwarding calls

> Use SWML to forward calls

Use a hosted SWML Script to forward incoming calls to another number. Start with the
[inbound calling guide](/docs/platform/voice/make-and-receive-calls#answer-a-call-via-swml) to create
the script and assign it to your SignalWire number, then replace its greeting with forwarding
instructions.

## SWML for call forwarding

We are going to define the forwarding instructions in a SWML Script hosted on SignalWire.
To create a new SWML Script, navigate to the **Resources** section from your sidebar.
There, create a new Script, and select the **SWML Script** option.

### Creating your call forwarding Script

Once you are in the menu for creating a SWML Script, copy and paste the following Script:

```yaml
version: 1.0.0
sections:
  main:
    - connect:
        from: "%{call.from}"
        to: "+15551234567"
```

This Script will handle the call by making an outbound dial, setting the `from` address to be the address which created the initial call,
and then forwarding that call to the number specified in the `to` field.

> **Info**
>
> You should replace `+15551234567` with a real phone number, for example your personal one.

We used the [`connect`](/docs/swml/reference/connect) method to call the number you would like the call to be forwarded to.
Notice how we used its `from` parameter to ensure that the number of the original caller
(stored in the [`call.from` variable](/docs/swml/reference/calling#callfrom))
is maintained as caller ID for the forwarded call.

### Assigning the Script to a SignalWire phone number

The final step is to configure one of your SignalWire phone numbers to answer calls using the SWML Script we just created.
You can do that from the **Phone Numbers** section:

In the Dashboard, open **Phone Numbers** > **Purchased**, select the number, and open its edit page. Under **Inbound Call Settings**, select **+ Assign Resource**, choose the forwarding SWML script, and save.

After clicking on the **Phone Numbers** section, click on the phone number that you'd like to assign, then click **edit settings**.
From there, click **Assign Resource** and assign the newly created SWML Script.
Now any calls that are routed to that number will be forwarded, with the caller ID being the original number that called in.

## Conclusion

You are now ready to test call forwarding.

SWML Scripts offer a quick and easy way to get started with common use cases. If you need more
flexibility and real-time control on your calls, check out the [SDKs](/docs/server-sdks) for programmatic call handling.

> Use SWML to forward calls