How to Block and Unblock Google Voice Number?

Posted by Maria Jhon on April 14th, 2021

You can easily block a number on Google Voice, which is quite handy that provides you with a free phone number that you can use to answer calls from your computer or forward them to your smartphone.

Invariably your Google Voice number will get its share of unwanted calls as with any phone number, so it's good to know how to block callers. Unblocking numbers on is also very easy on Google Voice, so blocking numbers never has to be permanent.

Quick Steps to Block a Number on Google Voice

On PC:

  • Click on the number you want to block on your Mac or PC, in Google Voice, under your call log or voicemail, the number should be found.
  • Select the three little dots and select "Block number" from the dropdown menu.
  • Click "Confirm."
  • By repeating the above steps, you can unblock a number and selecting "Unblock number."

On a Mobile Device:

  • Open the Google Voice app on your mobile device, and tap the call or number in question.
  • Tap on the three dots in the dropdown menu.
  • Tap on the Block number.
  • Repeat the above steps to unblock a number, and select "Unblock number."

That’s it! If you’ve changed your mind and you want to unblock the number you’ve blocked, you should keep following the guide.

Learn How to Unblock a Number on Google voice

If you block a number by mistake or your decision change and you no longer need to block the person from texting or calling you, unblocking is even easier than blocking.

  1. Go and check the list of blocked numbers, find the one you don’t want to be blocked, and tap the “X” button next to it.
  2. Tap on the Unblock option to confirm that you want to unblock the number.
  3. Going forward, you’ll receive calls and texts from that number again.

This is how one can unblock a numberusing Android device. Now, we’ll discuss how to setup Google Voice on a Phone.

How Do I Setup Google Voice Number on My System

Making a voice call or receive it from another Google user is quite an easy task. Only you need to set up Google Voice Number on your device. However, if you’re somehow failed to do it on your own, the following guidelines will help you out.

Quick Steps to Setup Google Voice Number

Step 1: Go to voice.google.com.

Step 2: Log in to your Google Account.

Step 3: Review the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy and then click Continue.

Step 4: You can search for the possible numbers by city or area code. Try a nearby city or area code if the numbers are not in your area,

Step 5: Click Select next to the number you want,

Step 6: Follow the on-screen instructions.

That’s it! Hope you find this guide helped you How to unblock a number on Google Voice, as well as its setup process.

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