How to Send Voicemail Messages

Sending a voicemail message is easy when you listen to the instructions.

Voicemail is an electronic system that answers your phone, plays a recorded greeting and records messages left by callers. Some voicemail systems are accessed remotely by calling a voicemail number and entering a passcode. Other voicemail systems are included in home or office equipment and provide access through a small machine. You may leave voice messages for your friends and family from your own phone.

Things You'll Need

• Telephone or cellular phone

Instructions

1. Call the number of the person you wish to leave a message for.

2. Listen to the recorded greeting left by the person you are calling. Sometimes people choose a generic greeting instead of recording a personal message.

3. Follow any instructions given after the greeting finishes playing. For example, you may be prompted to press "1" to leave a voice message or wait for the beep and then leave a message.

4. Press "1," if prompted, or wait for the beep and leave a short message. Be sure to leave your name and telephone number or other contact information so the recipient of the message may return your call.

5. Hang up the phone after leaving your message.

References

• Tech Crunch: Think Before You Voicemail
• Simple Voice Box: Frequently Asked Questions
• Ohio State University: Voicemail Instructions