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Forward to Phone Number

Direct your FlyNumber calls to any standard phone number worldwide. This straightforward option lets you receive calls on your existing phone line while maintaining a professional presence with your FlyNumber.

Setting Up Call Forwarding​

For New FlyNumbers​

When signing up for a new FlyNumber:

  1. Choose your FlyNumber's country and city
  2. Select "Forward to standard phone number" from the forwarding options
  3. Enter your forwarding details:
    • Select the destination country
    • Choose the appropriate area/region code
    • Enter the remaining digits of your phone number

FlyNumber signup page showing call forwarding configuration options

Figure 1: Call forwarding configuration during initial setup or when adding a new FlyNumber

For Existing FlyNumbers​

To modify forwarding settings for an existing number:

  1. Access your account through My Account
  2. Navigate to My FlyNumbers
  3. Locate your target FlyNumber
  4. Click the "Details" button
  5. Select "Change forwarding"
  6. Configure your forwarding details

FlyNumber forwarding settings interface showing options to forward calls to a phone number

Figure 2: Call forwarding configuration from the My FlyNumbers page

Understanding Call Forwarding Rates​

A minimal per-minute rate applies when forwarding calls, which is deducted from your prepaid balance. The rate varies based on your destination:

DestinationRate (USD/min)
US/Canada$0.02
UK Mobile$0.08
Other CountriesVaries
Number Format

Enter your phone number without any special characters or spaces. For example:

  • Correct: 2055511111
  • Incorrect: (205) 551-1111 or 205-551-1111

Best Practices​

Tips for Optimal Call Forwarding
  1. Verify Your Number: Double-check your forwarding number before saving
  2. Test the Setup: Make a test call to confirm proper forwarding
  3. Monitor Usage: Keep track of forwarding minutes through your call logs
  4. Maintain Balance: Ensure sufficient prepaid balance for uninterrupted forwarding
Important Considerations
  • Incorrect number format may result in failed call forwarding
  • International forwarding rates vary by country
  • Verify your prepaid balance regularly

What's Next?​

After setting up call forwarding:

  1. Make a test call to verify the setup
  2. Review your call logs
  3. Consider exploring additional features in our phone system
Need More Features?

For advanced call management capabilities like:

  • Auto-attendants
  • Call queues
  • Time-based routing
  • Custom greetings

Consider upgrading to our cloud phone system.

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