How to Set Up Voicemail on iPhone With Bonus Voicemail Tips
Voicemail is crucial when you rely on mobile phones for communication. Even if the caller can’t reach you due to a meeting or inadequate cellular network, they can leave a voice message.
If you’ve just got a new iPhone or have never set up voice mail on your existing iPhone, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, we walk you through how to set up voicemail on iPhone effortlessly. We’ll also share some bonus steps to make voicemail usage convenient.
How to Set Up Voicemail on iPhone
- Go to the Home Screen of your iPhone.
- Find the Phone app and open it.
- At the lower-right corner, you should see a voicemail icon.
- The voice mail icon looks like two reels of tape with a tape between them. Tap on that.
- Some models may redirect you to the automated voicemail system. If that’s not working, you need to do the manual setup.
- Dial *86 for manual setup on a Verizon network.
- Contact your mobile carrier if it’s not a Verizon phone to find out the dialing number for voicemail setup.
- Dialing the above number will show a pop-up Set Up Now.
- If you don’t see it, the voicemail is already active via your iPhone.
- Let’s consider you’re seeing the Set Up Now pop-up. Tap on it.
- Enter a password that’s 4-6 digits long.
- There will be a password re-enter prompt.
- Now, tap on the Done button.
- Select Custom to record a voicemail greeting audio.
- Click on Record to begin and then tap Stop to finish recording.
- Tap Save or Done to complete the process.
How to Set Up Voicemail Notifications on iPhone
Usually, you’ll see a small number on the top right corner of the Phone app icon. It could mean anything like missed calls or voicemails. You can change this setting by visiting iPhone Settings > Phone app > Notifications. Now, when you access the Phone app and look at the voice mail icon if you see any number on that too, it means you have unplayed voice messages.
If you want a real-time alert for an incoming voicemail, follow these steps:
- Go to Sounds and Haptics in the Settings app.
- Now, tap on New Voicemail under Sound and Vibration Patterns.
- Tap on the Vibration option to set a pattern and choose a tone from the Alert Tones list.
How to Change Voicemail Password on iPhone
If you want to update the voicemail password, try these steps:
- Open the iPhone Settings app and then tap on the Phone option.
- Within Settings > Phone, you should see a list of items.
- Find the Change Voicemail Password option and tap on that.
- A pop-up screen will show up asking you to set a new password.
Conclusion
So far, you’ve found out how to set up voicemail on iPhone along with additional voicemail settings to make the best use of the voicemail service provided by the mobile network carrier. Set up voicemail on your iPhone now, and don’t miss any important messages from the incoming callers.
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