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Tutorials: Add Voicemail to Extension

Add Voicemail to Extension
Learn how to add voicemail to an extension in your FreePBX account!

Required Access: FreePBX


Last Updated: 6/12/2025

extentsions under the applications dropdown in FreePBX

Go to Applications > Extensions in your FreePBX account.

edit button under extension

Select the "Edit" button on the extension you wish to add voicemail to.

enabled option



Select "Yes" on the enabled option.

voicemail configuration settings


Enter the following:

  • Voicemail Password: If your voicemail requires a password, enter the numeric password.
  • Email Address: Enter your email address if you’d like your voicemails to be sent to your email.
  • Email Attachment: If you’d like an audio file of the voicemail sent to your email, select "Yes" on the audio attachment icon.
submit button

Select "Submit" when you are finished.

image of apply config button in the upper right corner

Select "Apply Config" to ensure all your changes have been saved.

  • Dial *97 when you want to access the voicemail of your current extension.
  • Dial *98 when you want to access another extension’s voicemail from your current extension.
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