This is the fastest way to set up your Ooma voicemail. All you have to do is dial your own number from a handset or a physical extension associated to your Ooma account and follow the instructions to set up your voicemail. You can listen to your default outgoing voicemail message and rerecord it if need be. It’s as simple as that. So go ahead set up your voicemail with a customized outgoing message that’ll help you impress your clients when they decide to leave you a voice message.

You can also set up your Ooma voicemail through a virtual extension. This can be done online through your account on Ooma Office Manager. A Virtual Extension namely is a subsidiary connection to your central phone line that can be reached via an extension code. Most businesses opt for virtual extensions to make their organization more integrated and organized so as to enable automatic calling options and provide easy communication methods to the clients.

The steps below will help you set up your voicemail, should you choose to set up your voicemail using a virtual extension:

1. On your Ooma Office Manager, log into your online Ooma account.
2. On your homepage you will find a Manage tab. Select the Extensions option under it.
3. All virtual extensions connected to your central line will list down. You’ll see a tiny gearwheel icon next to every virtual extension. Click on the one next to the virtual extension, you want to set up the voicemail for.
4. Important note: Any virtual extension voicemail can only be set up by the owner of that particular extension. You can start with the setup; just make sure the owner is within reach to complete the process.
5. Within the Voicemail section on your online account there is a Voicemail properties tab where you can enter a temporary PIN for your voicemail. Here you will need the extension owner to dial *98 using another Physical extension of your main line to enter the PIN and carry on with the configuration process.
6. Now you can create the perfect outgoing voice message for your callers.

There you have it! The voicemail for your virtual extension has been set. Now you and your team can have personalized voice messages for each of your separate voicemails to greet callers!

Ooma understands business like no one does. With its extensive variety of calling features, Ooma helps you manage all your business related predicaments. For instance, one of Ooma’s remarkable calling features is Voicemail forwarding. Ooma allows you to set up voicemail forwarding when you’re on a sabbatical from work. On your Ooma Office Manager you can easily choose if you want your voicemails to be forwarded to your email or text inbox, depending on your preference. In the event you don’t to receive any calls or voice messages at all, Ooma has you covered with its call forwarding feature that allows you to forward your calls to another extension so you can enjoy your time off work in peace.

What’s easier than setting up your voicemail with Ooma? It’s checking your voicemail with Ooma! Enter *98 on any of your Ooma extensions followed by the number of the voicemail you want to listen to and you’ll be able to hear the start of the specific voicemail. All you have to do is press * and follow the instructions to navigate through your voice messages. Ooma provides you with the options of repeat, save, delete and skip to manage your voicemail box your way.

As with most VoIP service providers, Ooma also allows you to access your voicemail from anywhere, provided you have an internet connection. Just dial your number from any device or your extension through the Virtual Receptionist and you will have logged into your Ooma Office voicemail. Now just dial * to get access to all your voice messages like on any other Ooma physical or virtual extension.

Everyday businesses are switching to VoIP solutions to run their organizations successfully. VoIP service networks not only offer the same features as your regular landline but also provide you with innovative solutions to complement those features, such as customizable voicemails, call forwarding and video conferencing. With Ooma you can upgrade your voicemail to fall in line with the scale of your enterprise and make the best of the several other unique features at your disposal. One such excellent feature is the Call Blocking option that itself comes with several customizable options to choose from. If you need any help with setting up the Call blocking option, just head to our Guides Archive and we’ll walk you through it.

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