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Record A New Greeting on iPhone: How It Works

By Muhammad Shahid ยท ยท 3 min read

Quick answer

Change what callers hear before the beep. With Visual Voicemail active you can record your greeting directly on your iPhone โ€” no need to dial in and work through a menu. You can also switch back to the carrier's default recorded greeting at any time.

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Key facts
What it doesChange what callers hear before the beep.
Published forany iPhone
TypeiOS setting

Change what callers hear before the beep. This page explains what it does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.

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What is Record A New Greeting?

With Visual Voicemail active you can record your greeting directly on your iPhone โ€” no need to dial in and work through a menu. You can also switch back to the carrier's default recorded greeting at any time.

How do I do it?

  1. Open the Phone app and tap the Voicemail tab.
  2. Tap Greeting in the top-left corner.
  3. Choose Custom, then tap Record.
  4. Tap Stop when finished, then Save.

Which carriers does this apply to?

Published forany iPhone
TypeiOS setting
Good to knowRequires Visual Voicemail. Without it, dial your mailbox and use its own menu.
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Frequently asked questions

What is Record A New Greeting on iPhone?

Change what callers hear before the beep. With Visual Voicemail active you can record your greeting directly on your iPhone โ€” no need to dial in and work through a menu. You can also switch back to the carrier's default recorded greeting at any time.

What are the steps for Record A New Greeting?

1. Open the Phone app and tap the Voicemail tab. 2. Tap Greeting in the top-left corner. 3. Choose Custom, then tap Record. 4. Tap Stop when finished, then Save.

Where do I find Record A New Greeting?

In the Phone app on your iPhone.

Is there a dial code for Record A New Greeting?

No. On iPhone this is not a dial code, so you use the steps on this page instead.

Which carriers does Record A New Greeting work on?

It is published for any iPhone. Requires Visual Voicemail. Without it, dial your mailbox and use its own menu.

Does Record A New Greeting work on Android phones too?

These steps are for iPhone. Android phones have their own menus.

Will Record A New Greeting work outside the US?

The iPhone steps stay the same, although some features depend on your carrier and region.

What if Record A New Greeting does not work on my iPhone?

Check that it applies to your carrier first, because carriers decide which services they offer and can change them. If it should apply to your line, contact your carrier.

What is related to Record A New Greeting?

Check Voicemail From Another Phone (UScellular). Reach your UScellular mailbox from an outside line.

What else is in this category?

Check Voicemail From Another Phone (T-Mobile). Reach your T-Mobile mailbox from an outside line.

Can I find Record A New Greeting in an app?

Yes. Secret Codes, a free iPhone app, includes it with its steps and carrier details.

Can I save Record A New Greeting for later?

Yes. In Secret Codes you can save it to your favourites and add a private note, which stays on your iPhone.

Sources

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