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If you've just upgraded to a new iPhoneorswitched carriers, you may wonder why you're not getting voicemails. Voicemail is a feature hosted by the phone carriers, so you have to set up your voicemail to access the messages others leave for you.

How to set up voicemail on iPhone

Step 1: Go to the phone app

Go to yourPhoneapp to access your voicemail

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ThePhoneapp is the green icon with a handset on it, where you go to make your calls, can see contact and recent call information, and access your voicemail.

Step 2: Select voicemail

Tap on the voicemail icon at the bottom right

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You should see voicemail on the lower right corner of your phone app. Tap onVoicemailto set it up.

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Step 3: TapSet Up Now

The first time you set up your voicemail, aSet Up Nowbutton will appear 

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If you haven't set up voicemail on this phone, you'll seeSet Up Nowon the voicemail tab. After setup, your voicemail messages will appear here. 

Step 4: Create a voicemail password

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Choose a password that is easy to remember, though you can change it later inSettings.

Step 5: Choose your voicemail greeting 

Choose the type of greeting you want people to hear when they reach voicemail

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This is the message that will play when someone reaches your voicemail, you can choose a default greeting or a custom greeting. 

When you choose a custom greeting, you'll have the option to record it and then play it back. You can do this as many times as you want until you're satisfied with the greeting. The default greeting is a prerecorded message that varies depending on the carrier. 

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FAQ

Can I save or share a voicemail message?

Sometimes we have important messages in our voicemail inbox that we simply cannot part with. If you want to permanently save a voicemail message, select it, then tap the Share icon (the square with the arrow pointing up), and choose how to save it. On the same screen, it can also be sent as voice recording to someone else instead of saving.

Why don't I have visual voicemail?

Visual voicemail is carrier-specific; some carriers support it, some don't. So if you've already set up your voicemail inbox and don't have visual voicemail, chances are your carrier doesn't support it. The next step is to check with your specific carrier to confirm this. 

Can I check my voicemail from another phone?

You can check your voicemail by calling your own number and pressing either * or#when you hear your voicemail greeting, then enter your password to access your voicemail messages. 

How can I change my voicemail greeting on iPhone?

To change your voicemail greeting on iPhone, go to the voicemail tab and tap onGreeting. You'll be able to listen to your current greeting and choose adefault or customgreeting. If you choose custom, you'll be prompted to record a greeting. 

How can I change my voicemail password?

There aren't many things you can control about your voicemail, since it is a carrier feature, but you can change your password, greeting, and save or delete messages. To change your voicemail password, follow these steps:

1. Go toSettings
2. SelectPhone
3. ChooseChange Voicemail Password
4. Enter the new password you want to use

How can I delete voicemails?

To delete your voicemails, you can choose a voicemail by tapping on it and then tapping theDeleteicon. To delete several voicemails at once, selectEdit, then select the voicemails you want to delete and pressDelete. 

See also

How to record a phone call on an iPhoneHow to clear the cache on your iPhone (and why you should)How to take a scrolling screenshot on Android and iPhoneHow to add your transit card to Apple Wallet

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