Sign in to your Google account
Go to voice.google.com or open the Google Voice app
Choose a Google Voice number
Link your existing phone number if prompted
Verify your linked phone number with the code sent by Google
Use the Google Voice number to make calls
Use the Google Voice number to send and receive texts
Check your voicemail in the app or on the website
Set up call forwarding if you want calls sent to your phone
Adjust settings for notifications, spam filtering, and voicemail
Use the search feature to find calls, messages, and contacts
Delete or archive messages and call history as needed
Port an existing number if you want to move it to Google Voice
Sign out when finished on shared devices