Dial the person’s phone number
Let the call ring until it goes to voicemail
Press the voicemail key if your phone has one
Press and hold the number 1 on many phones
Follow your carrier’s voicemail access prompt
Enter your voicemail PIN if requested
Use the voicemail app on your phone if available
Call your own voicemail number from your phone
Save the voicemail access number from your carrier for direct dialing
Check your carrier’s instructions if the voicemail system is different