How to Reset Voicemail on iPhone

Here you can get information about How to Reset Voicemail on iPhone. Nowadays, you can reset your voicemail password with just a few taps. This is great when you want to protect those voicemails from being seen or heard by anyone else.

Luckily, the iPhone still allows you to have a passcode for your voicemail, on top of the password you set to open your device. 

If you need to change your voicemail password using your Apple iPhone, follow these step-by-step instructions.

Change your voicemail settings

voicemail settings on iPhone
  • From a Home screen, navigate: Settings > Phone.
    • If an app isn’t available on your Home screen, swipe left to access the App Library.
  • Tap Change Voicemail Password.
    • If using an eSIM with a second line, select a line (e.g., Primary, Secondary, 888-888-8888, etc.) then proceed to step below.
  • Enter the new password (4-6 digits) then tap Done.
    • If prompted, enter the current password.
  • Re-enter the new password then tap Done.

Set up voicemail

Set up voicemail

The first time you tap Voicemail, you’re asked to create a voicemail password and record your voicemail greeting.

  • Tap Voicemail, then tap Set Up Now.
  • Create a voicemail password.
  • Choose a greeting—Default or Custom; if you choose Custom, you can record a new greeting.

Play, share, or delete a voicemail message

  • Tap Voicemail, then tap a message.
  • Do any of the following:
    • Play the message: Tap. Messages are saved until you delete them or your carrier erases them.
    • Share the message: Tap.
    • Delete the message: Tap.

Important: In some countries or regions, deleted messages may be permanently erased by your carrier. Your voice messages may also be deleted if you change your SIM card.

To recover a deleted message, tap Deleted Messages, tap the message, then tap Undelete.

Check your messages when Visual Voicemail isn’t available

  • On your iPhone: Tap Voicemail, then follow the instructions.
  • On another phone: Dial your own mobile number, press * or # (depending on your carrier) to bypass your greeting, then enter your voicemail password.

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