How to forward Google Voice calls to another number
On a computer, go to voice.google.com, open Settings, and under Account click New linked number. Verify the number, and calls to your Google Voice number ring it too.
To stop, go to Settings, then Calls, and switch that number off under Call forwarding.
Steps taken from Google Voice's own help pages, checked October 29, 2026. See sources.
Which kind of Google Voice line do you have?
Google Voice works the same way for personal and business accounts: you forward calls by linking other phone numbers to your Google Voice number. There are no dial codes. If your Google Voice is set up by an IT admin with SIP Link, linked numbers aren't available, so ask your admin.
Google Voice
Forward calls to another number
- On a computer, go to voice.google.com and click Settings at the top right.
- Under Account, click New linked number and enter the number.
- For a mobile number, click Send code to get a text. For a landline, click Verify by phone, then Call.
- Enter the code and click Verify.
Once it's linked, calls to your Google Voice number also ring the linked number. You can link up to six numbers, but not one that's already linked to another Google Voice number.
Forward only some callers
- On a computer, open Settings, then Calls.
- Under Custom call forwarding, click Create a rule.
- Pick the contacts or contact labels, choose Forward calls and the linked numbers to ring, then click Save.
You can view rules on your phone, but you can only create, edit or delete them on a computer. If a contact has more than one rule, only the first one applies.
Forward only unanswered calls
Google's help pages don't describe a setting that forwards only unanswered calls to a linked number. Linked numbers ring along with the devices switched on under Settings, then Calls, then My devices.
Turn forwarding off
- Open Settings, then Calls.
- Under Incoming calls, switch off the linked number under Call forwarding. It stays linked, so you can switch it back on later.
- To remove the number completely, go to Settings, then Account, and click Remove next to it.
- To delete a custom rule, go to Custom call forwarding, click Manage rules, then More next to the rule, then Delete.
How to test it
- Call your Google Voice number from a phone that isn't linked to it.
- The linked number should ring.
- If you made a custom rule, call from a phone number saved in that contact and check the right numbers ring.
Does it cost extra?
The Google Voice help pages we checked don't mention a fee for linked numbers. If you're on a paid Google Workspace plan, check with your admin.
Using Google Voice call forwarding with Voxlivo
One thing to know first: Google's help says forwarding calls from a Google Voice number to an automated system isn't supported, and a virtual assistant line like Voxlivo counts as one. If your business number is on Google Voice, tell us before you sign up and we'll check what will work for your setup before you pay for anything.
With Voxlivo you keep your number and your carrier. You forward calls to the dedicated US number we give you, either all the time or only when you don't pick up. When you sign up, we send you the exact forwarding steps for your carrier and line, and you make a few test calls before it goes live.
Your line answers 24/7 in your business's name, tells callers it's a virtual assistant, books jobs into Google Calendar and emails you a summary after every call, with the recording and transcript in your portal. Growth and above add text summaries and live transfer of urgent calls to your phone. Plans start at $49 a month. See how it works and pricing, read our general guide to forwarding business calls, or pick another carrier from all call-forwarding guides.
Google Voice call forwarding questions
How do I forward Google Voice calls to another number?
On a computer, go to voice.google.com, open Settings, and under Account click New linked number. Verify it with the code Google sends by text or phone call. After that, calls to your Google Voice number ring the linked number too.
How many numbers can Google Voice forward to?
You can link up to six numbers. You can't link a number that's already linked to another Google Voice number.
How do I stop Google Voice forwarding calls?
Go to Settings, then Calls, and switch off the number under Call forwarding. The number stays linked. To remove it completely, go to Settings, then Account, and click Remove next to it.
Can I forward Google Voice to a virtual assistant or answering service?
Google's help says forwarding from a Google Voice number to an automated system isn't supported. Forwarding to a phone answered by a person works through linked numbers. If you want a virtual assistant to answer a Google Voice number, talk to the provider before signing up.
Sources
Google Voice's official help pages, checked October 29, 2026. Carriers change menus and codes from time to time, so if a step doesn't match what you see, follow Google Voice's current page or call their support.
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