The “wrong number” you see being dialed is called a shadow number, and it’s how Google Voice handles calls made from your phone, to show the proper Caller-ID to the person you are calling. Your phone dials the shadow number, which is a Google-based number.
On your computer, go to voice., and google., and com. At the top left, click Menu Legacy Google Voice. Google Voice will look different, but you’re in the right place. At the top right, click Settings Settings. Click the Phones tab. Next to your current number, click Change / Port.
Under Account, the number listed is your Voice number. If no Voice number is shown, it means Voice isn’t set up for this Google Account. If you have a different account with Voice, sign in to that account. Learn how If you want to add Voice to a personal account, click Choose.
When we were reading we ran into the inquiry “Why has my voice number been removed from my account?”.
If you haven’t used your Voice number for a long time, you’ll get a warning your Voice number will be removed from your account. You’ll also see the “reclaim date,” which is the date the number will be removed. Google Voice reclaims your number if you have no activity.
What is a Google Voice number and how does it work?
The way they work is they are Google’s own routing numbers, so you can reply to them from your phone’s native text message app and the other person will see the message as coming from your Google Voice number, rather than your cell phone number. They are also the actual numbers that are dialed from your cell phone, when you are not using Vo, and ip.
How does Caller ID work with Google Voice?
Your phone dials the shadow number, which is a Google-based number. Then based on your actual Caller-ID, and which number is dialed, it knows how to route the call to the number you intended to dial, and will show your Google Voice number as the Caller-ID on the recipient’s phone.
Why can’t I answer calls on Google Voice?
Check whether the website voice., and google. Com is open in your browser. Try to close the browser and re-open. Check whether you have set the computer to answer incoming calls. If you’re using Voice on mobile device, please make sure it’s set up to answer incoming calls.
Why can’t I get calls or texts from Google Voice?
Google Voice reclaims your number if you have no activity. After your number is reclaimed, your messages are still in your Voice account, but you can’t get calls or texts.
Follow this guide if you’re using Google Voice on your computer: Check whether the website voice. , and google. Com is open in your browser. Try to close the browser and re-open. Check whether you have set the computer to answer incoming calls.
If the call isn’t free, Google Voice sends you a message. The message shows how much the call costs or that the call is being routed through Google Voice. Learn more about the cost of a Google Voice call. If you don’t get a message, your call doesn’t use Google Voice and your carrier can charge you.
Can I make a phone call from Google Voice?
You can make domestic and international calls from your Google Voice number on desktop or mobile. You can’t make emergency calls with Google Voice. To make an emergency call, use your device’s phone app. If playback doesn’t begin shortly, try restarting your device.
What if I Can’t Remember my Voice number?
If you can’t remember your username, you can use your number to recover it. On your computer, go to voice., and google., and com. Sign in to your Google Account. In the top right, click Settings. Under Account, the number listed is your Voice number. If no Voice number is shown, it means Voice isn’t set up for this Google Account.