Verizon is a network provider that offers internet services for basic phones, mobile hotspots, etc. They provide various services and products, one of which is voice and data plans for phone users.Verizon voicemail can be set up on a Verizon cell phone with a signal. Your voicemail can be set up without visiting any Verizon store.
How To Set Up Verizon Voicemail?
- Dial *86 and press the call button.
- An automated voice message will instruct you to choose a language of your choice.
- Press the # key to confirm and continue.
- You will be asked to enter a password of about 4 to 7 digits for the voicemail; then press the # key to continue.
- Note that the 4 to 7-digit pins cannot be consecutive numbers. They also cannot be repeated numbers.
- After this, you will be asked to recall your signature which is your name, and then press the # key to confirm.
- The next automated message will be to record the voicemail greeting. After which you press the # key.
- Press the # key once again to confirm the recording.
With the steps, your Verizon voicemail is set up and ready for use.Verizon’s basic voicemail plan is already covered in the basic subscription plan for your smartphone. There is no need for extra pay. It is unavailable for Android devices on prepaid plans. Some special features such as message transcription are included in premium plans.
Setting Up Verizon Voicemail on Another Phone.
To set up a Verizon voicemail on another phone, all you need to do is to enter your 10-digit phone number after dialing *86 as it is in the first step above. After which you continue the process as stated above.
Setting Up a Verizon Voicemail on an iPhone
For iPhone users wanting to set up a Verizon voicemail on their phones, the following steps are to be taken:
- Open your ‘phone’ application.
- Click on ‘voicemail’ on the app.
- A setup button will be seen, click on it.
- An automated prompt will walk you through the steps above.
- If you have previously used your voicemail you will see the greeting button instead of the setup button.
- Click on this greeting button to record your voicemail greeting.
Setting Up a Verizon Voicemail Online.
Verizon allows you to set up your voicemail online through the following steps:
- Visit the Verizon website.
- Click on “My Verizon Page” to log into your account.
- Enter your ID or phone number with your account’s password.
- Once you are logged in, a list of devices connected to your account will be displayed. Click on your device name.
- Go to the “manage voicemail password” which is located towards the bottom of the page and click on “manage”.
- Pick your device, that is, phone from the list that will be provided.
- Choose your password or 4 to 7 digits. Make sure you avoid consecutive and repeated numbers.
- Confirm your password by retyping and clicking “confirm”.
With these, your Verizon voicemail is set up.
Checking Your Verizon Voicemails Messages.
After setting up your Verizon voicemail, whether online or on a phone, you can go ahead to check your messages. Your messages can be accessed from your phone or a different one.
To check your voicemail messages on your phone, you have to do the following:
- Dial *86
- Follow the voice prompts and enter your 4 to 7-digit password.
- Press the # key to confirm your password.
- Further voice prompts will follow, do as instructed to listen to your voicemail messages.
To access your voicemail messages from another phone, do the following:
- Dial your 10-digit phone number.
- As soon as the greeting starts press the # key.
- You will be prompted to enter your password.
- Press the # key to confirm.
- Voice prompts will instruct you on what to do, after which you can listen to your messages.
Currently, Verizon does not support checking your voicemail messages online. It can only be done with a phone. If you want to delete a voicemail message, go through the steps listed above to listen to them. And once you do, press the number 7 to delete.
To Change or Forget Your Verizon Voicemails
In a situation whereby you forget your voicemail password, it can be reset by simply following the steps below;
- Call *611 on your ‘phone’ app
- You will hear a voice prompt asking you for the reason for the call. You can easily say “reset voicemail password”.
- You will be asked to confirm information for identity verification.
- Follow the voice prompt to navigate through to create a new password for your voicemail.
Troubleshooting Your Verizon Voicemail
- If you find it difficult to assess your messages or you are not getting voicemail notifications, check your internet connections. Your mobile data must be switched on to receive voice messages.
- If the problem still persists, power your device off and on it back on. Most times, power on and off does the trick.
- Another option is to reset network settings. Open your phone “settings” and go to “general settings”. From here, click on “Reset” and then “Reset Network Settings”. Once this is done, your voicemail messages should start coming in.
Conclusion
Setting up a Verizon voicemail is easy as long as you go about it the right way. You do not need to visit any Verizon store to get this done, nor do you need to be with your phone. You can set it up on another person’s phone or online. Either way, follow the right steps and you are good to go.
FAQs
- If I delete a voicemail message, can I retrieve it?
No. Any deleted message cannot be retrieved.
- Can I set up my Verizon voicemail without a password?
No, you cannot. You need a password for security reasons.
- Why is my voicemail not working on my iPhone?
Oftentimes, a simple glitch can be resolved by restarting the device. Restart your phone and go back to listening to your messages.
