To cancel a Google Voice number, open voice.google.com on a computer, click Settings (the gear), go to Account, and click Delete next to your Google Voice number, then confirm. Your call and message history stays in the account unless you delete it too. Google’s help says a removed number can usually be reclaimed within 45 days; after that it may be given to someone else. Work or school Voice numbers are managed by an administrator instead.
Quick Answer
voice.google.com > Settings > Account > Google Voice number > Delete > Continue.
Steps to Delete Your Google Voice Number
- Sign in at voice.google.com with the Google account that owns the number.
- Click Settings at the top right.
- Under Account, find your Google Voice number.
- Click Delete and confirm.
- Optionally, delete old calls, texts and voicemails from their tabs, and remove linked phone numbers you no longer want.
Alternatives to Deleting
| Goal | Option |
|---|---|
| Keep the number with a mobile carrier | Port it out to your carrier (the carrier starts the transfer) |
| Get a different Voice number | Use Change next to your number |
| Stop calls on your phone only | Turn off call forwarding to linked numbers |
| Stop using Voice entirely | Delete the number, then remove the app |
Get the Number Back
If you change your mind, sign in with the same account, go to Settings > Account and look for an option to reclaim the old number. Do it soon: Google’s help gives 45 days for removed numbers.
Not sure which number you’d be deleting? First check how to find your Google Voice number, which also explains how long you have to get it back.
Related: How to Transfer a Google Voice Number to Another Google Account.
Troubleshooting
- No Delete option: The number may be managed by work or school. Ask your administrator.
- Still getting texts: Check you deleted the number in the right Google account and remove it from linked devices.
- Checking whether texts were delivered before you go? See Google Voice delivery status.
- Removing a phone from your Google account: See removing a device from a Google account.
Related: Cancel a Google domain subscription.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does deleting the number delete my Google account?
No. Only the Voice number is removed.
Can I delete it from the phone app?
The option is easiest to find on the website. The app’s Settings may send you there.
Will unused numbers be removed anyway?
Google can reclaim numbers with no activity for a long period and usually warns you by email first.
Summary
- Open voice.google.com and click Settings.
- Under Account, click Delete next to your number.
- Consider porting the number out instead.
- Reclaim within 45 days if you change your mind.
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