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How to check voicemail messages using a Voicemail Center extension ​

WARNING

Applies to VoipNow 3 and higher!

This article describes how to listen to voicemail messages using a Voicemail Center extension. It also includes a short description of all the mailbox options available.

Step-by-step guide ​

First, you need to call the public number of a Voicemail center extension that belongs to the same Organization that owns the extension whose voicemail messages you want to listen to.

When you will be asked for a username and a password, use the extension's short number and the voicemail password. Once you're connected to the mailbox, the following options become available:

1 - Read voicemail messages

  • 3 - Advanced options
    • 3 - Envelope
    • * - Return to main menu
  • 4 - Play previous message
  • 5 - Repeat current message
  • 6 - Play next message
  • 7 - Delete current message
  • 9 - Save message in a folder
    • 0 - Save in new messages
    • 1 - Save in old messages
    • 2 - Save in work messages
    • 3 - Save in family messages
    • 4 - Save in friends messages
    • # - Cancel
  • * - Help
    During message playback, this will rewind the message.
  • # - Exit
    During message playback, this will skip forward.

2 - Change folders

  • 0 - Switch to new messages
  • 1 - Switch to old messages
  • 2 - Switch to work messages
  • 3 - Switch to family messages
  • 4 - Switch to friends messages
  • # - Cancel

0 - Mailbox options

  • 1 - Record your unavailable message
Last updated: Dec 9, 2025