Can I use Google Voice without an existing number?

You cannot use a Google Voice number without your phone number. It simply won’t let you use the number without verifying your phone number first. You could try some alternatives like TextMail, SecondPhone or other similar apps. But they will most likely ask for existing number as well.

How do I verify Google Voice without a phone number?

This is how it works:

1. Visit the Google Voice website.
2. Select the Settings button in the top right corner.
3. Find the Linked Numbers category.
4. Click on New Linked Number.
5. Type in the phone number you want to link.
6. Google Voice will send you a six-digit code via text.
7. Enter the code in the text box.
8. Select Verify.

Why does Google Voice need a linked number?

Your Google Voice number lets you make and receive calls at voice.google.com or on the Google Voice app. You can also link phone numbers you want to forward calls to if you don’t want to answer with Google Voice. When call forwarding is set up, calls to your Google Voice number will ring your linked phones.

Why would someone use my number for Google Voice?

Something as simple as putting a phone number on a Craigslist ad, Facebook post or dating app can put someone at risk. A scammer can see these numbers just like anyone else, so they use it to set up a Google Voice phone number. This means a scammer will use the number they found online.

Can people see my Linked number on Google Voice?

As long as you make all of your calls using Google Voice, no one will ever see your linked device number. If you accidentally call using your linked number directly (not using Google Voice), then they would see your number. But, Google will never reveal your linked number as long as you use Google Voice to place calls.

How do I claim a Google Voice number?

In order to be eligible to claim one of GV’s numbers, you must submit a personal mobile or land line phone number. This is an anti-fraud measure, to prevent bad actors from claiming many Google Voice numbers, and it cannot be bypassed. After you have successfully set up a Google Voice number, you are not required to forward calls to that number.

Is it possible to skip Google Voice verification?

Its not possible to skip it entirely however if you do not have a phone number to verify google voice account or you don’t want to use your own number then you could get the right kind of USA phone number (only USA sim phone numbers work with google voice) for google voice verification.

How do I protect my Google Voice number from unwanted calls?

Having a GV number that is not in a phone book, protects you against nuisance calls. Keep the google voice number and share it with your friends, as your ‘private’ number. Ask the guy to give you the google voice number, or pay him for it. Then, having bought the GV number, change the password for it, out of his presence so you can own it instead.

Is it possible to set up Google Voice Without a phone number?

In the US you can get a Skype Online number for $6/month, which gives you a legitimate phone number that can be attached to a Google Voice account. Is it possible to set up Google voice without having a phone number to verify? You need to have phone number to receive verification code so that you can create a google voice account.