How to Forward Google Voice Calls to an Answering Service

July 22, 20251 min read

Forwarding your Google Voice number is the fastest way to ensure you never miss a call. This quick guide shows you how to route calls to our professional operators in minutes. Ideal for solopreneurs, side hustlers, or small teams using Google Voice as a main line.


How to Forward Google Voice Calls to Your Answering Service

Need calls forwarded from your Google Voice number to a live agent? Here’s how to do it in under 2 minutes.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Go to voice.google.com and sign in.

  2. Click the gear icon (⚙) in the top right to open Settings.

  3. In the “Linked Numbers” section, click “New linked number.”

  4. Enter your forwarding number—the number provided by our answering service.

  5. Google will call or text that number with a code to verify it.

  6. Enter the code to complete setup.

That’s it. All calls to your Google Voice number will now ring on our end, and our operators will answer them as if they were you.


Optional: Forward Text Messages Too

Google Voice doesn’t natively forward texts to external numbers. If that’s something you need, let us know and we can help you set up a workaround using email or a dedicated business number.


Stop losing business by forwarding to us at 247answering.com

Bill Jarvis

Manager at Special Interest Answering Service

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