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How to Delete Google Voice
Cutting ties with the phone service is easy to do
By Kayla Matthews Kayla Matthews Writer Kayla Matthews is a former Lifewire writer who specialized in Android, gaming, and other topics. She's also a writer at MakeUseOf, Digital Trends and The Next Web. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on February 23, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Texting & Messaging Email Texting & Messaging Video Calls What to Know
To delete, go to the Google Voice site and sign in, select Menu > Settings > Voicemail.Next, uncheck Get voicemail via message > Phone Numbers > Delete > Proceed.To reinstate (within 90 days), go to Google Voice site > Menu > Legacy Google Voice > Get your old number back. This article explains how to delete your Google Voice account. Additional information covers how to reinstate your Google Voice account. Google Voice service is not to be confused with Google Assistant (previously known as Google Now). Google Assistant is a voice assistant similar to Apple’s Siri or Amazon’s Alexa. Google offers instructions for turning off Google Assistant. How to Delete Your Google Voice Account
It's possible to turn off Google Voice or unsubscribe from Google Voice entirely. There are some things to keep in mind, however. If you use Google Voice with an existing Sprint account or service, or you have paid to transfer your number, you can't delete it. Also, deleting your Google Voice number will not wipe out all the data associated with your account, which means messages will remain in your inbox. To permanently delete a Google Voice account, follow these steps. Navigate to the official Google Voice site. Sign in to your existing account. Select the three horizontal lines or Menu option in the top left. Open the menu and choose the Settings option. Disable voicemail support for Google Voice numbers. Select Voicemail in the left menu, and uncheck the box next to the Get voicemail via message option. Choose the Phone Numbers option on the menu. Select the Delete option underneath your listed Google Voice Number. The system will ask you to confirm your selection. Select Proceed to delete your number. Your Google Voice number and account are now disabled. Remove the Google Voice app from your device or uninstall from your computer if you have no intention of ever using it again. If you used the web application instead, then you shouldn’t need to remove anything. What Happens to My Google Voice Account
After deleting a number or disabling a Google Voice account, you have 90 days to reinstate or get the number back. Afterward, the number will likely go to someone else. Keep that in mind, and make sure you truly don't want to have access to your Google Voice number anymore. Reinstate Your Google Voice Account
If it's within 90 days after you deleted your account, go to the Google Voice site, select the menu, and choose the Legacy Google Voice option. Reclaim your old number by selecting Get your old number back. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire How to Change Phones Without Losing WhatsApp How to Turn Off Google Assistant on an Android Tablet How to Record a Call With Google Voice How to Set Up a New Android From an Old Phone How to Set Up Voicemail on Android How to Delete Tinder How to Access Google Docs Trash How to Delete an iCloud Email Account Permanently How to Set Up a New Android Phone How to Delete Your Uber Eats Account How to Use Your iPad or iPad Mini as a Phone How to Use Voicemail to Text How Google Voice Works How to Retrieve Deleted Phone Numbers on Android How to Delete Facebook Posts in Bulk How to Get Google Assistant for PC Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies