Python - Make Outbound Call Tutorial

This project serves as a guide to help you build an application with FreeClimb. View this tutorial on FreeClimb.com. Specifically, the project will:

• Make an outbound call to a specified number

Setting up your new app within your FreeClimb account

To get started using a FreeClimb account, follow the instructions here.

Setting up the Tutorial

1. Make sure you have Python 3.5.0 or later

2. Install the required packages

   pip install -r requirements.txt

3. Configure environment variables

   ENV VARIABLE	DESCRIPTION
   ACCOUNT_ID	Account ID which can be found under API credentials in Dashboard
   API_KEY	API key which can be found under API credentials in Dashboard

4. Provide a value for the following variables:

   VARIABLE	DESCRIPTION
   YOUR_FREECLIMB_NUMBER	Phone number which will be making the outbound call. Must be a FreeClimb number registered to your account.
   YOUR_VERIFIED_NUMBER	Phone number which will receive the call. Phone number must be verified with FreeClimb while your account is in Trial Mode.
   YOUR_APP_ID	FreeClimb application within your account that has the 'CALL CONNECT URL' configured to your outbound call application.

Running the Tutorial

env FLASK_APP=python_make_outbound_call_tutorial.py flask run

Getting Help

If you are experiencing difficulties, contact support.