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How to set up call forwarding

How to redirect your calls to another number effortlessly.

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Written by Andy Collins
Updated over a week ago

You can set up call forwarding on your phone by following these simple steps:

iOS devices

  1. Open the 'Settings app'

  2. Scroll down to 'Phone'

  3. Tap on 'Call Forwarding'

  4. If you’re using multiple SIMs, select the SIM you want

  5. Turn on the 'Call Forwarding' toggle

  6. Next, tap on the 'Forward To' option

  7. Then just add the number you want the calls forwarded to and tap the 'Back' button.

    • If you want your calls to go to voice mail, tap in 443

Android devices

  1. Head to the 'Phone app'

  2. Tap on the 'vertical three-dot menu', followed by 'Settings'

  3. Tap on 'Calling accounts'

    • On some Android phones, the 'Calling accounts' option can be located under a separate Calls menu

  4. If you’re using multiple SIMs, select the calling account you want

  5. Next, tap on 'Call Forwarding'

  6. You’ll need to choose a call forwarding option that best suits your needs. Here’s what these options do:

    • Always forward: This will forward all incoming calls to another number until it’s turned off.

    • When busy: Forwards calls when you’re already on another call.

    • When unanswered: This option only forwards calls when you don’t answer the call.

    • When unreachable: Forwards calls when your phone is in Airplane mode, switched off, or has no reception.

  7. Then add the number you want the calls forwarded to and tap 'Turn on'.

    • If you want your calls to go to voice mail, tap in 443

Note: This can also be toggled on/off within your account settings while logged in.

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