How To Get A Google Voice Number In Just A Few Minutes (2024)

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Updated: Jan 6, 2023, 10:54am

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To open the website, type https://voice.google.com in your web browser. In the window, you will be asked if you want the service for personal use or business use. A personal plan can only be used by a single individual, so for this walkthrough, we are going to select the For business button.

When you select the For business option, you will be directed to the product page. Click on the Get started button in the header and you will be directed to the pricing plans. The Starter plan will only cover up to ten users, so make sure you you choose the plan that will best fit your needs.

You will be asked to sign in to your Google Workspace account to sign up for a Google Voice business plan. If you don’t have a Google Workspace account, you can create one from the link provided at the bottom of the pop-up.

Once you verify your Google Workspace account, you will be taken to the Google Voice information page for the plan you chose. Read the details carefully to understand what you are signing up for before you click on the Get Started button.

In the next screen, the payment plan details will be shared. This will give you a summary of how much you are expected to pay for your selected plan, and how often. Review the details and then click on Checkout.

On the next screen, you will need to give your address and credit card details. Ensure that you have this set up properly, so that you don’t experience any gaps in service due to non-payment.

Once you have made the first payment, you will be taken to the Google Voice dashboard.

On the right side of the dashboard, you will see a blue Get Started button. Click on the button to start setting up Google Voice and start claiming phone numbers.

The first thing you must do is name your business location. You can set up multiple locations, if appropriate. This can be helpful, for instance, if you have both a retail store and a warehouse at different addresses.

After saving the location, check that you have been assigned as a user, from the Google Voice menu.

You will be able to add more users, up to the maximum permitted by your plan, and create numbers for them using the options given here. When you get a Google Voice number, you will be asked to link it to a number where the calls can be forwarded. This way, calls can be routed directly to users’ cell phones without them having to give out their personal numbers.

As you can see, signing up for a Google Voice account is quick and easy. If you already have a Google Workspace account, it should not take you more than ten minutes to sign up and another 15 minutes to set up a number.

As with all VoIP business numbers, Google Voice numbers:

• Are more affordable than regular telephony
• Have high call quality because they communicate over the internet
• Provide many call handling and management features such as call screening, conferencing, spam filtering, third-party integrations and more

Perhaps the best part is that, for a small or midsized business, employees can use Google Voice numbers with whatever platform they are already using. Whether they’re using Android, iOS, or a web browser, Google Voice is compatible with each platform. Read more details in our Google Voice review, and see how it competes with other mobile VoIP service providers.