Google Voice Call Forwarding Instructions

➡️ Set Up Call Forwarding to Sloane

1. Open Google Voice in your browser
2. Go to Settings → Linked Numbers
3. Click Add New Number and input your [SloaneNumber]
4. Google will send a code via SMS
5. Enter the code in Google Voice and verify

➡️ Activate Call Forwarding

1. After verification, open Google Voice in your browser and go to Settings → Calls
2. Make sure forwarding is toggled on for your [SloaneNumber]

➡️ Disable Call Forwarding to Sloane

1. Open Google Voice in your browser
2. Toggle off Call Forwarding under Calls, or
3. Remove your [SloaneNumber] from Linked Numbers

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👉 Additional Notes

• Google Voice supports only full (unconditional) forwarding
• Setup must be done from a browser — not via mobile app
• For clean caller ID display, turn off Display my Google Voice number on outgoing calls
• Disable Live Voicemail in iOS for best compatibility

⚠️ Common Mistakes

• Don't forget to test your configuration before going live. Call your Sloane number. Listen to how it sounds.
• Nothing is set in stone. You can continually optimize different settings as you observe how your callers interact on the phone.
• Callers tend to like simple, easily digestible information upfront. Don't over-complicate what your custom AI receptionist says.

📋 What's Next?

• Configure your business hours - Set when Sloane should answer calls
• Customize your business greeting - Customize how Sloane greets your callers
• Learn about Best Practices - Pro tips and simple hacks for optimizing Sloane for your business