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

1. Navigate to https://voice.google.com/u/0/about

2. Click on For personal use.
     Type_of_Usage
3. In the drop-down select Web.
    SelectWeb
4. Login with a personal Google account.
     SignIn_GoogleAccount
     

5 . Agree to the Google Voice Terms of Service by clicking Continue.

   Agree_to_Terms_of_Service
6. Enter a Zip code and select an available number.
     ChooseNumber     
a. A phrase or number combination can also be searched for.
     EnterAreaCode
7. After a number is selected, click Verify.
     VerifyPhoneNumber
8. Link a personal phone number to verify the account.
     EnterNumber_for_Linking
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)
     EnterCode
10. After a phone number is successfully linked click Finish.
     ClickFinish
a. Call forwarding can be disabled in the account settings.
11. A screen will confirm the Google Voice number is ready. Click Finish.
     ConfirmNumber
12. Refer to our Using Google Voice on a Computer Knowledge Base document for more helpful information.
Create A Google Account
1. Navigate to https://voice.google.com/u/0/about
2. Click on For personal use.
3. Click on Create account and select For Myself.
     CreateAccount_MySelf
4. Enter the required Account Information.
     EnterAccountInformation
a. A Current Email Address can be used instead of a Google created email.
EnterEmailAddress

5. Agree to the Google Terms of Service.

     AgreeTermsService
a. Scroll down and select Agree.
     Agree
6. Enter a Phone Number to verify the account.
     EnterPhoneNumber-Verify

7. You will receive a Google verification code via call or text.
     VerificationCode
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.



Keywords:
Google, voice, google voice, calling, call 
Doc ID:
102853
Owned by:
Cody M. in Western Technical College
Created:
2020-06-05
Updated:
2024-11-25
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