Setting up voicemail is a quick and easy process.
From work to family and everything in between, every call matters. but you can’t always be there to answer them; That’s why you need to set up your voicemail as soon as possible after you buy a Tracfone device or bring your phone with you when you change carriers. If you’re wondering, “how do I get my voicemail?” we’ll walk you through the process in a few easy steps.
1. activate your phone.
First things first: Before you can set up your voicemail, you’ll need to activate your device. if you haven’t already, our activation page will guide you through those steps. phone activated and ready to go? continue with step two.
2. make a call.
Now that your phone has been activated, you will need to make at least one call before using your voicemail. That call can go to anyone, whether you’re catching up with an old friend, brightening your mom’s day with a conversation, or just calling your home landline.
3. connect to voicemail.
This next step may depend on your specific phone. some users with basic phones can start by looking for the phone icon on the home screen of their device. touch it and, if necessary, open the dial pad by touching its icon. once it does, hold down the 1 key until you’re connected.
However, the best thing to do is to get instructions specific to your device. it’s easy: just navigate to the voicemail settings on the tracfone website. there, you can enter the serial number of your device. not sure how to find it? one of these three easy ways should suffice.
- iphone users can go to the settings app and then scroll down to general. tap general, then about. here, you can scroll down until you find your serial number.
- for android users, start by opening settings. scroll down to locate about phone and tap it. scroll again and you should see your serial number. Please note that some android phones show the serial number in another menu. see the user manual for phone-specific instructions if you don’t see them in the about phone menu.
- for non-smartphone users, the serial number can be found on the outside of the phone. device. you are even more likely to find it by looking inside the battery cover. often the serial number is printed on the inside cover or behind the battery. however, if it’s not there, you can also check your phone’s settings menu.
After entering your serial number, enter your phone number and press continue to receive instructions on setting up your voicemail service.
4. follow the prompts.
once your phone connects, simply follow the prompts to set up your voicemail. If for any reason you need to reset your password, simply text the password to 611611∆. If you need further assistance or instructions, please call our Customer Care Center at 1-800-867-7183 to speak with one of our helpful representatives.
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Once your voicemail is set up, you’ll never have to worry about missed calls again. It’s a simple feature, but it gives you the freedom to stay in touch, even when your busy schedule doesn’t allow you to take all the incoming calls. At Tracfone, we care about that kind of freedom, including the freedom to choose. That’s why we offer no-contract service plans that mean you only pay for what you need. want to learn more? discover all the reasons why tracfone is the best option for you.
∆By texting keywords to 611611, you agree to receive reply messages. Rates may apply for messages and data. always refer to tracfone’s privacy policy at tracfone.com/privacypolicy.