How to Set a Google Voice Number As Your Caller ID on Skype
Log in to the Skype website (not the Skype client)., Enter your Google Voice number in the box., Go to your Google Voice account and look in the in-box for the SMS verification code., Paste the SMS verification back into Skype. , Wait.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Log in to the Skype website (not the Skype client).
Go to the Account tab at the top and select Caller ID. -
Step 2: Enter your Google Voice number in the box.
Skype will then send a confirmation SMS to your Google Voice account. , Copy this code to the clipboard. ,, Be patient, as this can take anywhere up to 24 hours to activate.
To test it, make a call to a non-Skype telephone and the receiving caller should now see your Google Voice number as your caller ID. -
Step 3: Go to your Google Voice account and look in the in-box for the SMS verification code.
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Step 4: Paste the SMS verification back into Skype.
Detailed Guide
Go to the Account tab at the top and select Caller ID.
Skype will then send a confirmation SMS to your Google Voice account. , Copy this code to the clipboard. ,, Be patient, as this can take anywhere up to 24 hours to activate.
To test it, make a call to a non-Skype telephone and the receiving caller should now see your Google Voice number as your caller ID.
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