Setting up Clara with Google Voice

Google Voice lets you forward calls to another number — which is how you connect it to Clara. Here’s how to do it.

What you’ll need

Your Google Voice number (the one you give to customers)
Your Clara Number — find it in the Clara app under Settings → Call Handling → Clara Number

Step 1 — Link your Clara number to Google Voice

On desktop (recommended):

Go to voice.google.com
Click the settings icon (top right)
Select Account from the left menu
Under Linked Numbers, click New Linked Number
Enter your Clara forwarding number
Choose Verify by Phone (not SMS)
Clara will receive a call with a verification code — enter it to confirm

On mobile:

Open the Google Voice app
Tap Menu → Settings
Under Account, tap Devices and Linked Numbers
Tap New Linked Number and follow the same steps above

Step 2 — Enable call forwarding

Once Clara’s number is linked:

Go to Settings → Calls in Google Voice
Make sure call forwarding is turned on for your linked numbers
Clara’s number should appear in the list — confirm it’s active

Step 3 — Test it

Call your Google Voice number from another phone. Clara should answer. If it rings through to your personal device instead, check that Clara’s number is the active forwarding destination.

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Good to know

Google Voice supports up to 6 linked numbers — you can keep your personal number linked too if you want calls to ring both
If you want only Clara to answer, remove other linked numbers or adjust the ring order
Changes take effect immediately — no restart needed

Need help?

Contact our support team via the app or email [email protected].