2 Simple Ways to Change Your Google Voice Phone Number

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Last Updated: February 17, 2025 Fact Checked

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If you want to change your Google Voice phone number, you'll need to delete your previous number and sign up for a new one. Google Voice only allows you to have one phone number at a time. Luckily, getting a new Google Voice number is a pretty easy process. This wikiHow will show you how to change your Google Voice number on your Windows computer, Mac, or Chromebook.

How do I change my Google Voice phone number?

To change your Google Voice phone number, log into Google Voice and click the cog icon. Click Delete under your current number, and then click Get a new number. Enter your city or area code, and then select the new number.

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How to Change Your Google Voice Number

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   Go to https://voice.google.com in a web browser. To get a new Google Voice phone number, you'll need to delete your current number and register for a new one. If you aren't already logged into your Google account, do so now.

   • Before you delete your number, make sure it's not linked to any important services or accounts.
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   Click the cog icon. This is in the top-right corner of the Google Voice homepage. A new page will open.
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   Click Account. This is the tab on the left.
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   Click Delete. You can find this underneath your current Google Voice phone number.
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   Click Delete number. This will confirm your decision. Once the number is deleted, you can sign up for a new Google Voice number.
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   Click Get a number. You can find this button where the previous Delete button was.
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   Enter your city or area code. This will help Google recommend available numbers in your area.
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   Click Select next to the number you want. If you don't like any of the available numbers, just return to the settings menu and click Get a number again. Then, enter the same city or area code to see a new list of Google Voice numbers.
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   Click Verify. This is the green button. You must provide your mobile phone number to use Google Voice.
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    Click Send code to send a verification text. Google Voice will send a text message to the provided phone number. It can take a few seconds or a few minutes to receive the verification text.

    • If you didn't get the code, click Resend code to try again.
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    Enter the code and click Verify. This should be a 6-digit code.
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    Click Claim. This will confirm your new Google Voice number.

    • You can now use your new Google Voice phone number to make phone calls and send texts with Google Voice.
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Transferring Your Google Voice Number

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   Go to https://voice.google.com in a web browser. Use this method if you want to transfer your existing Google Voice phone number to a different Google account. Keep in mind this will only transfer the number, not the call history or voicemails. If you aren't already logged into your Google account, do so now.

   • You can only transfer a Google Voice phone number once every 4 months.
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   Click the cog icon. This is in the top-right corner of the Google Voice homepage. A new page will open.
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   Click Account. This is the tab on the left.
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   Click Transfer a number. This is in the Transfer your number to another Voice account section.

   • Follow the prompts to confirm your decision.
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   Accept the transfer. Log into Google Voice with the new account.

   • Click the cog icon.
   • Click Account.
   • Click Accept in the Transfer your number section.
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