4 Ways to Set Up Voicemail

4 Ways to Set Up Voicemail
4 Ways to Set Up Voicemail

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Voicemail is a standard feature included with most cordless phone plans. You'll need to choose a pin, or password, and record a greeting to start using it. These instructions will guide you through the setup process with 4 popular wireless service providers: AT&T, Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile.

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Method 1 of 4: Setting Up Voicemail with AT&T

Set Up Voicemail Step 1
Set Up Voicemail Step 1

Step 1. Turn on your phone

Fully charge it, if it's a new model phone.

Set Up Voicemail Step 2
Set Up Voicemail Step 2

Step 2. Make sure you set up voicemail within 60 days of activating your data plan

Otherwise, the mailbox will be deleted from your account.

Set Up Voicemail Step 3
Set Up Voicemail Step 3

Step 3. Press the number 1 on your phone

Keep pressing until you hear the voicemail menu.

Set Up Voicemail Step 4
Set Up Voicemail Step 4

Step 4. Choose a 4 to 15 digit number to be your password

Enter if prompted..

Set Up Voicemail Step 5
Set Up Voicemail Step 5

Step 5. Record your personal voicemail greeting in the next command

Press the fence button when you have finished recording.

Set Up Voicemail Step 6
Set Up Voicemail Step 6

Step 6. Press the star button any time to return to the voicemail menu and access other options

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Set Up Voicemail Step 7

Step 7. Press and hold the number 1 on your phone to access voicemail

Type your password. Messages are played in order from oldest to newest.

You can access voicemail from your landline by dialing your mobile number, including the area code. Press the star button and enter your password when prompted

Method 2 of 4: Setting Up Voicemail with Verizon

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Set Up Voicemail Step 8

Step 1. Fully charge your phone once your account is set up

Set Up Voicemail Step 9
Set Up Voicemail Step 9

Step 2. Press *86 and then send button on your phone keypad

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Set Up Voicemail Step 10

Step 3. Press the fence button to proceed to the setup menu

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Set Up Voicemail Step 11

Step 4. Wait for prompts to set password, name and greeting

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Set Up Voicemail Step 12

Step 5. Dial *86 and send to access your voicemail at a later date

If you want to access it from a landline, dial your mobile number. Press the fence button when you hear your greeting. Enter the password and press the fence button to gain access

Method 3 of 4: Setting Up Voicemail with Sprint

Set Up Voicemail Step 13
Set Up Voicemail Step 13

Step 1. Charge your phone completely

Make a call to test whether your account is active or not.

Set Up Voicemail Step 14
Set Up Voicemail Step 14

Step 2. Press the number 1 on your phone

Hold for a few seconds.

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Set Up Voicemail Step 15

Step 3. Wait for the prompts

When you first call the voicemail system, you will be asked to create a passcode (passcode). This code must contain between 4 and 10 digits.

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Set Up Voicemail Step 16

Step 4. Record your name when prompted

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Set Up Voicemail Step 17

Step 5. Record your greeting in the next command

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Set Up Voicemail Step 18

Step 6. Decide if you prefer to access voicemail without a passcode from your phone, or if you want to enter the passcode every time you access it

This direct route is called One-Touch Message Access. However, choosing to enter a passcode will make your voicemail more secure.

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Set Up Voicemail Step 19

Step 7. Select the message command when you receive a new voicemail to transfer to your voicemail

Press and hold the number 1 to go directly to the message, if you have selected One-Touch Message Access.

Access your voicemail via landline by dialing your mobile number. Press the star button as long as you open the message. Then, type in your passcode. You will always need a passcode if you choose this method

Method 4 of 4: Setting Up Voicemail with T-Mobile

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Set Up Voicemail Step 20

Step 1. Charge your device as soon as you receive it

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Set Up Voicemail Step 21

Step 2. Unlock the phone, if you haven't already

Make calls and write text messages to make sure all services are activated.

Set Up Voicemail Step 22
Set Up Voicemail Step 22

Step 3. Dial the number 123 on the phone

You can also press and hold the number 1.

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Set Up Voicemail Step 23

Step 4. Wait for a menu to appear

If you are asked to type your password for the first time, you will need to dial the last 4 digits of your mobile number.

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Set Up Voicemail Step 24

Step 5. Select the menu to select a new password

This can be any combination of numbers containing between 4 and 7 digits.

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Set Up Voicemail Step 25

Step 6. Wait when prompted to record your name and greeting

If you don't hear the prompt, you can listen to it in the main menu and dial the number associated with recording a new message.

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Set Up Voicemail Step 26

Step 7. Access your voicemail by typing 123 and pressing Send/Call on your phone

Press the Start button to listen to the new voicemail.

You can also access voicemail on your mobile from a landline. Dial your mobile number and press the star button once the greeting starts. Enter your password to gain access

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