How to Change Your Google Voice Number or Linked Phone

Google Voice has two numbers to change: your Google Voice number itself, and the linked phone it forwards to. Both are in Google Voice settings.

Two different changes

Change the linked phone

1. Open voice.google.com or the Google Voice app.
2. Go to Settings › Account › Linked numbers.
3. Add the new number and confirm the code Google sends.
4. Delete the old linked number.

Linked numbers must be mobile or landline numbers from a carrier; many virtual numbers cannot be linked.

Change the Google Voice number

1. Go to Settings › Account.
2. Next to your Google Voice number, choose Change.
3. Search by city or area code and pick a new number.
4. Confirm the fee if one is shown.

The old number may stay attached for a short time before it is released. Google's help pages list current rules and fees.

Keep a number you already have

You can port a mobile number into Google Voice instead of choosing a new one, in some countries. This ends your mobile service on that number with your carrier.

Before changing

• Update apps that send codes to the Google Voice number.
• Tell contacts the new number.
• Note that some services do not send codes to Google Voice numbers.

Lost the linked phone

If you lost the phone linked to Google Voice, sign in to your Google account on another device and replace it in Linked numbers. Your Google Voice number stays yours as long as the account remains active.

More: Google Voice free calls and getting a Google Voice number.

Google Voice for business

Google Voice for Google Workspace is managed by an administrator. Users cannot change their own number; ask the admin to assign a new one in the admin console.

Fees for a new number

Google lets you change your Google Voice number once for free in some cases, while further changes may cost a small fee. The old number stays on your account for a short time so callers can still reach you.

FAQ

How do I change my Google Voice number?

Settings › Account › Google Voice number › Change.

Is changing the Google Voice number free?

Google may charge a small fee.

How do I change the phone linked to Google Voice?

Settings › Account › Linked numbers.

Related: Google Voice free calls · get a Google Voice number · Google Voice code not received.