Replace voicemail forever. Forward calls from any phone—cell, landline, or VoIP—to VoiceCowboy and let AI handle every conversation professionally. Complete setup in under 5 minutes.
Every voicemail is a missed opportunity. Customers don't leave messages anymore—they call your competitor who answers.
Modern customers expect immediate answers. When they hear voicemail, they hang up and call someone else.
35% of calls happen outside business hours. Voicemail means zero capture rate during your most valuable time.
When you're on another call, new customers get busy signals or voicemail. They don't wait—they move on.
Keep your existing business phone number. Set up conditional call forwarding to send missed calls, after-hours calls, or all calls to intelligent AI. Every caller gets professional conversation and lead capture instead of dead-end voicemail.
Forward only when busy/no answer (overflow protection), after-hours only, or all calls for complete AI handling.
VoiceCowboy learns from your website, FAQs, and business knowledge to answer questions like your best employee.
Every call becomes a detailed lead with contact info, project details, and next steps—emailed to you immediately.
Forward only when busy or no answer
Forward outside business hours
AI handles 100% of calls
Choose your phone type below and follow the simple steps. No technical knowledge needed.
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Open your phone's dialer (like you're making a call)
Type this exactly (replace 5551234567 with your VoiceCowboy number):
That's: star-star-6-1-star-your-number-pound
Press the Call button
Wait for a confirmation beep or message, then hang up
Use this if you want VoiceCowboy to answer when you're already on another call
That's: star-star-6-7-star-your-number-pound
Follow the same steps as above (dial, press Call, wait for confirmation)
Your phone won't ring at all - every call goes straight to VoiceCowboy
That's: star-star-2-1-star-your-number-pound
Follow the same steps as above (dial, press Call, wait for confirmation)
Then press Call (this cancels all forwarding)
Open your phone's dialer
Type this exactly (replace 5551234567 with your VoiceCowboy number):
That's: star-7-1-your-number (no spaces or dashes)
Press the Call button
Wait for a confirmation beep or message, then hang up
Use this if you want VoiceCowboy to answer when you're already on another call
That's: star-6-7-your-number
Follow the same steps as above (dial, press Call, wait for confirmation)
Your phone won't ring at all - every call goes straight to VoiceCowboy
That's: star-7-2-your-number
Follow the same steps as above (dial, press Call, wait for confirmation)
Then press Call (this cancels all forwarding)
Open your phone's dialer
Type this (replace 5551234567 with your VoiceCowboy number):
That's: star-7-1-your-number
Press Call and wait for confirmation
That's: star-6-7-your-number
That's: star-7-2-your-number
Note: If these codes don't work, call your carrier and ask them to help set up "conditional call forwarding" to your VoiceCowboy number. To turn off: dial *73
Pick up your landline phone (get a dial tone)
Dial this (replace 5551234567 with your VoiceCowboy number):
That's: star-9-2-your-number-pound
Wait for a confirmation tone, then hang up
Use this if you want VoiceCowboy to answer when you're already on another call
That's: star-9-0-your-number-pound
Follow the same steps as above (pick up, dial, wait for confirmation, hang up)
Your landline won't ring at all - every call goes straight to VoiceCowboy
That's: star-7-2-your-number-pound
Follow the same steps as above (pick up, dial, wait for confirmation, hang up)
Then hang up after the confirmation tone (this cancels all forwarding)
Note: Some landline providers use different codes. If these don't work, try replacing *92 with *72, *90 with *68, etc. Or call your provider for help.
For RingCentral, 8x8, Nextiva, etc.:
Need help? Contact your VoIP provider's support—they can walk you through it in 5 minutes.
Call your business number from another phone. Let it ring without answering. It should forward to VoiceCowboy.
Make sure VoiceCowboy answers professionally and asks for your contact information.
Check your email for the call summary and transcript within 2 minutes of the test call.
✅ Working? Congratulations! You'll never miss another customer call.
See how different businesses use call forwarding to AI answering service to capture more leads and improve customer service
HVAC, plumbing, electrical, and roofing contractors use call forwarding to capture emergency calls 24/7. AI qualifies leads, schedules estimates, and handles urgent service requests when you're on job sites.
Law firms, consultants, and medical practices forward calls to AI when in meetings or court. AI captures intake information, schedules consultations, and handles routine inquiries professionally.
Real estate agents and sales professionals never miss a lead with AI call forwarding. While showing properties or in meetings, AI captures buyer information and schedules showings.
Turn missed calls into qualified leads with contact info and project details
Handle after-hours emergencies and capture weekend opportunities
Customers get instant answers instead of frustrating voicemail dead-ends
Everything you need to know about setting up business phone call forwarding
Call forwarding redirects incoming calls from your business phone number to VoiceCowboy's AI answering service. When customers call your number, they're seamlessly connected to intelligent AI that handles the conversation professionally, captures lead information, and emails you a detailed summary.
Most small businesses benefit from "conditional call forwarding" - forwarding calls only when busy or no answer. This lets you take calls when available while ensuring AI captures every missed opportunity. It's perfect for contractors, consultants, and service providers who can't always answer their phone.
No. Call forwarding is completely transparent to callers. They dial your business number and hear a professional AI receptionist that sounds natural and handles conversations intelligently. The AI is trained on your business information to provide accurate, helpful responses.
Absolutely. With conditional call forwarding (busy/no answer), you continue answering calls normally when available. The AI answering service only handles calls when you're busy, unavailable, or after hours. You maintain full control over your customer interactions.
Most major carriers (AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile) include call forwarding free with business and consumer plans. Some may charge standard airtime rates for forwarded calls, but this cost is minimal compared to the revenue from captured leads that would otherwise be lost to voicemail.
Setup varies by carrier but typically involves dialing a simple code. For AT&T/T-Mobile: **61*YOUR-AI-NUMBER#. For Verizon: *71 YOUR-AI-NUMBER. For landlines: *92YOUR-AI-NUMBER#. The complete setup takes under 5 minutes and works with any phone type.
When calls are forwarded, the AI answering service greets callers professionally, asks relevant questions about their needs, captures contact information, and provides helpful information about your business. You receive an email summary with caller details, their inquiry, and recommended next steps within minutes.
Yes. You can forward your main business line, after-hours number, mobile phone, and even toll-free numbers all to the same AI answering service. This provides complete coverage across all your communication channels while maintaining consistent professional service.
Absolutely. While 94% of callers won't leave voicemail, AI answering services engage every caller in conversation, capture complete lead information, and provide immediate responses. Instead of dead-end voicemail, customers get helpful interaction that builds trust and moves them toward hiring your business.
Disabling call forwarding is simple. Most carriers use ##004# (AT&T/T-Mobile), *73 (Verizon), or *93 (landlines). You can turn forwarding on/off instantly as your business needs change, giving you complete flexibility in managing your phone system.
Service-based businesses see the biggest impact: contractors (HVAC, plumbing, electrical), consultants, law firms, medical practices, real estate agents, and home service providers. Any business where missed calls equal lost revenue benefits from AI call forwarding that captures leads 24/7.
Set up call forwarding in 5 minutes and start capturing every lead. Your AI receptionist is ready to transform your business communication.
Professional service from $49/month • Setup in 5 minutes • 30-day guarantee