Overview
Auto-Forwarding lets YouMail users automatically send voicemails to another YouMail account or an email address. This guide explains how to enable Auto-Forwarding in the YouMail Android app, adjust forwarding settings, and add recipients. Use Auto-Forwarding to share voicemails, back up messages, or manage multiple inboxes with less effort.
Key benefits/use cases
Message sharing: Forward voicemails to coworkers, assistants, or family members
Email delivery: Receive voicemails directly in your email inbox
Message backup: Keep copies of important voicemails outside the app
Automated workflow: Forward voicemails without manual steps
How to set up Auto-Forwarding on Android
To set up Auto-Forwarding on Android using the YouMail app, follow these steps:
Open the YouMail app and tap the Menu (☰) icon in the top-left corner of the screen
Tap Settings
Tap Auto-Forwarding
Toggle Auto-Forwarding to the On position
Adjust the Auto-Forwarding settings as needed. Enter the YouMail phone numbers or email addresses where voicemails should be forwarded, and set a custom message for recipients
Tap Save to apply your Auto-Forwarding settings
Important: Only phone numbers associated with an active YouMail account can be added as forwarding destinations.
Note: Auto-Forwarding must be enabled for each YouMail account individually.
Tip: Add an email address as a forwarding destination to keep a searchable archive of voicemails.
Pro tip: Use a short, descriptive custom message so recipients immediately understand why the voicemail was forwarded.
Set up Auto-Forwarding on iPhone
Automatically forward voicemails to another YouMail account or an email address using the YouMail iOS app.
Overview
Auto-Forwarding on iPhone allows YouMail users to automatically send voicemails to another YouMail account or an email address. This guide explains how to enable Auto-Forwarding in the YouMail iOS app, configure forwarding destinations, and customize the forwarding message. Use Auto-Forwarding to share voicemails, keep backups, or manage messages across multiple inboxes.
Key benefits/use cases
Message sharing: Automatically forward voicemails to coworkers, assistants, or family members
Email delivery: Receive voicemails directly in your email inbox
Message backup: Keep copies of important voicemails outside the app
Automated workflow: Forward voicemails without any manual steps
How to set up Auto-Forwarding on iPhone
To set up Auto-Forwarding on iPhone using the YouMail iOS app, follow these steps:
Open the YouMail app and tap the Settings gear icon in the top-left corner of the screen
Tap Business Features
Toggle Auto-Forwarding to the On position
Under Send To, enter the phone numbers or email addresses where voicemails should be forwarded
Enter a custom message to include with forwarded voicemails
Tap Save to apply your Auto-Forwarding settings
Important: Only phone numbers associated with an active YouMail account can be added to the Phones section.
Note: You can add multiple email addresses and supported phone numbers as forwarding destinations.
Tip: Use a clear custom message to help recipients quickly understand why the voicemail was forwarded.
Pro tip: Forward voicemails to an email address to create a searchable archive of important messages.
How to set up Auto-Forwarding on the web
Automatically forward voicemails to another YouMail account or an email address using the YouMail website.
Overview
Auto-Forwarding on the YouMail web app allows users to automatically send voicemails to another YouMail account or an email address. This guide explains how to enable Auto-Forwarding in your web account, configure forwarding destinations, and customize the settings. Use Auto-Forwarding to share messages, create backups, or manage multiple inboxes efficiently.
Key benefits / use cases
Message sharing: Forward voicemails to colleagues, assistants, or family members
Email delivery: Receive voicemails directly in your email inbox
Message backup: Keep copies of important voicemails outside the app
Automated workflow: Forward voicemails without manual steps
How to set up Auto-Forwarding on the web
To set up Auto-Forwarding from the YouMail website, follow these steps:
Sign in to your YouMail account at the official website
On the left side of the screen, click Settings, then select Voicemail To Text
Scroll down and click Configure Auto Forwarding
Toggle the Auto-Forwarding switch to the On position
Configure the forwarding settings to your preference. Enter the email addresses or YouMail accounts you want messages forwarded to, and set any custom message
Click Save to apply your Auto-Forwarding settings
Important: Auto-Forwarding requires a Complete, Ultimate, Solo, Growth, Small Business, or Professional plan.
Note: Only phone numbers associated with an active YouMail account can be added as forwarding destinations.
Tip: Use a clear custom message to help recipients identify forwarded voicemails quickly.
Pro tip: Forward voicemails to an email address to maintain a searchable archive of important messages.