Important: This feature operates differently based on the type of account you have. Learn more about Google Voice account types.
Legacy Google Voice with only voicemail isn't available for new accounts. Learn how to set up a full Voice account.
Upgrade to a full Google Voice account
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- On your Android device, open the Google Voice app
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- Sign in with your Google Account.
- Choose to upgrade to a full account:
- When you open Google Voice, you'll be asked to get a Google Voice number. Tap Get started.
- If you don't get a prompt, in the top left, tap Menu
Settings. Next to 'Get a Google Voice number', tap Choose.
- To choose your Google number, tap Search.
- Search by city or area code for a Google Voice number. Google Voice doesn't offer freephone numbers.
- If there aren't any numbers available in the area that you want, try somewhere nearby.
- Next to the number that you want, tap Select. Then, follow the on-screen instructions.
Tip: If you've forwarded calls from your phone to your Google Voice voicemail before, to use your new Google Voice number, update your operator settings. Since steps to set up call forwarding vary by operator, contact your service provider for more relevant details.