Create new google voice number
To create a new Google Voice number, follow these steps:
Method 1: Create a Google Voice number using the Google Voice website
- Go to the Google Voice website (voice.google.com) and sign in with your Google account.
- Click on the "Get a Google Voice number" button.
- Choose a number from the available options. You can select a number from a specific area code or let Google Voice suggest a number for you.
- Enter your name and email address to verify your account.
- Follow the prompts to set up your voicemail and customize your settings.
Method 2: Create a Google Voice number using the Google Voice app
- Download and install the Google Voice app from the Google Play Store (for Android devices) or the App Store (for iOS devices).
- Open the app and sign in with your Google account.
- Tap on the "Get a Google Voice number" button.
- Choose a number from the available options. You can select a number from a specific area code or let Google Voice suggest a number for you.
- Enter your name and email address to verify your account.
- Follow the prompts to set up your voicemail and customize your settings.
Tips and considerations
- You can only have one Google Voice number per Google account.
- Google Voice numbers are only available in the United States and Canada.
- You can use your Google Voice number to make and receive calls, send and receive texts, and access voicemail.
- You can also use your Google Voice number to make international calls and send international texts.
- You can customize your Google Voice settings to forward calls and texts to your mobile device or other phone numbers.