Google Voice - Setting Up an Account
Google Voice can be used to call individuals without having to use your personal phone number. This document includes instructions for setting up a Google Voice account.
You will need to use a Personal Google account to use Google Voice.
If you need a personal Google account please use the Create a Google Account section below.
Setting up/ Logging into Google Voice
2. Click on For personal use.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Personal.png)
3. In the drop-down select Web.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Web.png)
4. Login with a personal Google account.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Login.png)
5 . Agree to the Google Voice Terms of Service by clicking Continue.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/tos.png)
6. Enter a Zip code and select an available number.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/search.png)
a. A phrase or number combination can also be searched for.
7. After a number is selected, click Verify.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Verify_Number.png)
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Link_NUmber.png)
a. Verification can also be done via phone call.
9. Enter the 6-Digit code sent via text message and click Verify. (Standard text messaging rates are applied)
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Verify.png)
10. After a phone number is successfully linked click Finish.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Linked_number.png)
a. Call forwarding can be disabled in the account settings.
11. A screen will confirm the Google Voice number is ready. Click Finish.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Finish.png)
12. Refer to our Using Google Voice on a Computer Knowledge Base document for more helpful information.
2. Click on For personal use.
3. Click on Create account and select For Myself.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Create_Myself.png)
4. Enter the required Account Information.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Create_Account.png)
5. Agree to the Google Terms of Service.a. A Current Email Address can be used instead of a Google created email.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Terms.png)
6. Enter a Phone Number to verify the account.a. Scroll down and select Agree.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Verify_Account_Number.png)
7. You will receive a Google verification code via call or text.
![](/images/group376/shared/Google_Voice/Setting_Up/Goolge_Verify.png)
8. Click here to continue from Setting Up step 5 above.
If you need further assistance please contact the PC Service Help Desk at 608-789-6266 or pcservice@westerntc.edu.