Numberbarn is a virtual phone number service that lets you park, port, and forward phone numbers. If you want to forward your Numberbarn number to an answering service like Upfirst, a personal phone, or another business line, this guide covers the steps. You will learn how to set up call forwarding, manage missed calls, and turn forwarding off.
How to forward all calls from Numberbarn
Numberbarn handles all call forwarding through its web dashboard. There are no star codes or phone-based settings. You need a Forward plan ($6.99/month) or higher to use call forwarding.
1. Log in to your Numberbarn account at numberbarn.com.
2. Go to the Numbers section and select the number you want to forward.
3. Click the Calls tab.
4. Find the "Send all calls to a" dropdown menu.
5. Select "Phone Number" from the dropdown.
6. Enter the destination phone number (for example, your Upfirst number).
7. Choose your Caller ID preference: show the original caller's number or your Numberbarn number.
8. Click Save Changes.
Forwarding activates immediately after saving. You can change the destination number anytime at no extra cost.
How to forward only missed calls (conditional call forwarding) on Numberbarn
Numberbarn does not offer traditional conditional call forwarding to another phone number. When you set up forwarding, all incoming calls go directly to your destination number.
However, Numberbarn does have a "ring then voicemail" setting. This lets your phone ring for a set time before sending unanswered calls to Numberbarn's built-in voicemail.
To set up ring-then-voicemail:
1. Log in to your Numberbarn account.
2. Go to the Calls tab for your number.
3. Find the "Ring my phone, then send calls to VM after" dropdown.
4. Select your preferred ring time (25 to 30 seconds recommended).
5. Click Save Changes.
Unanswered calls will go to Numberbarn voicemail, not to another forwarding number.
If you are on the Business Line plan ($9.99/month), you can set up schedule-based routing:
1. Go to your number's settings.
2. Set up a Schedule for your business hours.
3. After-hours calls will route to a separate destination, such as voicemail with a custom greeting or a different forwarding number.
For most small businesses, forwarding all calls to Upfirst is the simplest approach. Upfirst answers 24/7 and sends you a summary of every call.
How to turn off call forwarding on Numberbarn
1. Log in to your Numberbarn account.
2. Go to the Calls tab for your number.
3. In the "Send all calls to a" dropdown, select "Voicemail" instead of a phone number.
4. Click Save Changes.
Calls will now go to Numberbarn voicemail instead of being forwarded.
If you no longer need forwarding at all, you can downgrade to the Park plan ($2.99/month). On this plan, your number is stored but calls are not forwarded or answered.
FAQs about call forwarding on Numberbarn
Does Numberbarn charge for call forwarding?
Yes. Call forwarding requires the Forward plan ($6.99/month for 600 minutes), Business Line plan ($9.99/month), or Unlimited plan ($19.99/month). Overage minutes on the Forward plan cost $0.03 per minute. Minutes are counted from when the call connects to Numberbarn, not when you answer.
Can I forward calls internationally with Numberbarn?
Yes. Numberbarn supports international forwarding to many countries at no extra per-minute charge, including the UK, Canada, Australia, Germany, and others. Some countries have additional per-minute rates. Contact Numberbarn support to add an international forwarding number, as this cannot be done through the dashboard.
Will my phone still ring when call forwarding is enabled?
No. When forwarding is active, calls go directly to the destination number. Your phone does not ring. If you use the "ring then voicemail" setting without a forwarding destination, your phone will ring for the set time before going to voicemail.
Can I forward text messages too?
No. Numberbarn call forwarding applies to voice calls only. Text messaging is a separate add-on ($1/month) and messages stay in the Numberbarn dashboard.
How is immediate forwarding different from conditional forwarding?
Immediate forwarding sends every incoming call to your destination number right away. Conditional forwarding would only forward calls you miss, but Numberbarn does not offer true conditional forwarding to another number. The closest option is the "ring then voicemail" setting, which sends unanswered calls to Numberbarn voicemail.
Can I forward calls to more than one number at once?
Numberbarn forwards calls to one number at a time. The Business Line plan supports simultaneous ring, which can ring multiple devices at once. Numberbarn allows a maximum of 2 concurrent incoming calls. Additional simultaneous callers go to voicemail.
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