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Apple iPhone
Change Voicemail Greeting

2026-10-15 04:05:00.575

Apple iPhone
Change Voicemail Greeting

Recording a custom Voicemail greeting for your Apple® iPhone® lets you share exactly what you want callers to hear when you're unavailable.

Before you begin

If you don't have the Greeting option, ensure your voicemail has been set up.
If your voicemail has been set up and you are unable to change your greeting through the 'Voicemail' tab, dial *86 then choose option 4 to change.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Phone app
    .
  2. Tap the
    3-line Menu
    then tap
    Voicemail
    .
  3. Tap
    Edit
    .
  4. Tap
    Edit Voicemail Greeting
    .
    If using an eSIM with a second line, select a line (e.g., Primary, Secondary, 888-888-8888, etc.).
  5. Tap
    Custom
    to record a greeting.
  6. Tap
    Record
    to begin recording the custom greeting message.
    To listen to your recording before saving, tap
    Stop
    then tap the
    Play icon
    .
  7. Tap
    Stop
    then tap the
    Checkmark icon
    .