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#796# on iPhone: Turn T-Mobile Voicemail Password On or Off
By Muhammad Shahid · · 3 min read
Quick answer
#796#: #PWO# — require a password, or skip it from your own phone. 796 spells PWO. It toggles whether voicemail asks for a password when you call in from your own number. Turned off, pressing the voicemail button drops you straight into your messages. Convenience has a cost here.
Secret CodesDial codes, SIM & network test · Free on the App StoreDownload free →| Code | #796# |
|---|---|
| What it does | #PWO# — require a password, or skip it from your own phone. |
| Published for | T-Mobile |
| Type | Carrier specific |
#PWO# — require a password, or skip it from your own phone. This page explains what #796# does, how to use it on an iPhone and which carriers it applies to.
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What does #796# do?
796 spells PWO. It toggles whether voicemail asks for a password when you call in from your own number. Turned off, pressing the voicemail button drops you straight into your messages.
Convenience has a cost here. Caller ID can be spoofed, and a mailbox with no password is the classic way voicemail gets read by someone else. Leaving the password on is the safer default.
Calling in from any other phone always asks for the password regardless of this setting.
Important: Switching the password off means anyone who spoofs your caller ID can hear your voicemail. Leave it on unless you have a specific reason not to.
How do I use #796#?
- Open the Phone app and tap Keypad.
- Type #796# exactly as written.
- Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Which carriers does this apply to?
| Published for | T-Mobile |
|---|---|
| Type | Carrier specific |
| Good to know | T-Mobile lines. Affects only calls placed from your own number. |
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Frequently asked questions
What does #796# do on iPhone?
#PWO# — require a password, or skip it from your own phone. 796 spells PWO. It toggles whether voicemail asks for a password when you call in from your own number. Turned off, pressing the voicemail button drops you straight into your messages. Convenience has a cost here.
What else should I know about #796#?
Caller ID can be spoofed, and a mailbox with no password is the classic way voicemail gets read by someone else. Leaving the password on is the safer default. Calling in from any other phone always asks for the password regardless of this setting.
What are the steps for #796#?
1. Open the Phone app and tap Keypad. 2. Type #796# exactly as written. 3. Press the green Call button and wait for the result.
Where do I use #796#?
On the keypad of the Phone app.
Do I need to press Call after typing #796#?
Yes. Type it on the Phone keypad, then press the green Call button.
Is #796# a hidden or secret code?
No. It is a published service, not a hidden menu. iPhones do not have Android-style engineering menus.
Which carriers does #796# work on?
It is published for T-Mobile. T-Mobile lines. Affects only calls placed from your own number.
Is there anything to watch out for with #796#?
Switching the password off means anyone who spoofs your caller ID can hear your voicemail. Leave it on unless you have a specific reason not to.
Does #796# work on Android phones too?
It is handled by the carrier or service rather than the iPhone, so it is not tied to one phone brand. Check with your carrier.
Will #796# work outside the US?
It is published for US carriers and services, so do not count on it abroad. Ask your carrier before you travel.
What if #796# 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 #796#?
#793#: Reset T-Mobile Voicemail Password. #PWD# — reset a forgotten voicemail password.
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