Call Forwarding
Last updated: April 22, 2026
A guide on how to set up call forwarding with Slang
Introduction
If you're thinking of keeping your current phone number and setting up Slang with call forwarding, there's more that you'll need to know. With the help of this guide and your onboarding specialist, you'll know whether call forwarding or Slang Replace is right for your business.
Is Call Forwarding Right for You?
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Requirements for Call Forwarding
Two 10-digit phone numbers
Authorized user access with your phone provider
Enabling Call Forwarding
We need to see the caller ID of the Guest when a call comes through to Slang!
Tell your provider to ensure they preserve caller ID during call forwarding.
Short Codes
*72 | *72 | ||
*72 | *72 | ||
*72 | *72 | ||
*72 + Slang phone number | *72 |
Note: the short code must be dialed on the forwarding line.
To enable call forwarding with these short codes
Dial the short code into the handset
Wait for tone or prompt to enter the Slang number
Wait for confirmation tone
Done!
Don't see your provider? A quick web search for "call forwarding [your provider]" will generally tell you whether there is a short key to activate call forwarding.
Online Portal
Almost every phone provider, business or residential, has an online portal for taking care of billing matters. But did you know that it also provides access to other features?
Only some carriers have articles that provide instructions for where to find these settings in the online portal. But generally, places to look for call forwarding include Voicemail Settings, Features, Services, or Settings.
Carrier Help Articles
These articles come directly from the respective carriers, so if you have questions with the content, please reach out to their support team.
AT&T
CenturyLink
Manage calling features from the [online] user portal
Comcast/Xfinity
Call Forwarding with the Comcast Business App
Cox
Managing Call Forwarding in MyAccount [online portal]
Frontier
Spectrum
Call Forwarding Features [and online access]
T-Mobile
Verizon
Call forwarding [online access]
Disabling Call Forwarding
Short Codes
*73# | *73 | ||
*73 | *73 | ||
*73 | *73 | ||
*73 | *73 |
Note: these must be dialed on the correct line to be valid.
To disable call forwarding with these short codes
Dial the short code into the handset
Wait for confirmation tone
Done!
Call forwarding can also be turned off by calling the provider or via the online portal, if applicable.