{"id":24169,"date":"2022-07-19T09:30:57","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T08:30:57","guid":{"rendered":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/?p=24169"},"modified":"2025-10-24T17:01:31","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:01:31","slug":"forwarding-business-phone-calls","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"\/gb\/en\/blog\/forwarding-business-phone-calls\/","title":{"rendered":"Going on Holiday Soon? This Simple Phone Trick Will Keep Your Business Moving"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You certainly deserve a break. After all, we\u2019re working longer hours than ever, with more meetings in our calendars compared to before the pandemic. Luckily, the summer holidays are right around the corner and we\u2019re due for some well-deserved downtime.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But just because you are on holiday it doesn\u2019t mean your phone stops ringing. Your customers, partners and employees still might need to reach you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At RingCentral, we make it easy to empower your employees to take the time off they deserve while keeping everything moving. That\u2019s where <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ringcentral.com\/gb\/en\/office\/features\/call-forwarding\/overview.html\">call forwarding<\/a> for your business phone comes in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re excited to announce that you can now <\/span><b>forward all your business calls to another extension, voicemail or shared line with a single click<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> when going on a break or on holiday. Think of it like an \u201cout-of-office assistant\u201d for your business phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\r\n\t\r\n\t<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta rc-post-content-cta_orange\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"rc-post-content-cta-columns\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bottom-cta-img\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1365\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Woman-using-a-phone-scaled.jpg\" class=\"responsive-image\" alt=\"Woman using a phone\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Woman-using-a-phone-scaled.jpg 2048w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Woman-using-a-phone-300x200.jpg 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Woman-using-a-phone-640x427.jpg 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Woman-using-a-phone-768x512.jpg 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Woman-using-a-phone-1536x1024.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/>\t\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"bottom-cta-copy\">\r\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"headline-copy\" style=\"text-align:left;\">A phone system built for small businesses and <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/definitions\/enterprise\/\">enterprises<\/a> alike. 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height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to out-of-office auto-reply emails, your RingCentral phone can automatically forward your calls for you. This is <\/span><b>available on both mobile and desktop.<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can forward calls to any of the following:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Voicemail box<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Announcement message<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Another extension<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Coworker<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Main company phone line<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24172 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pick-your-destination.png\" alt=\"Shows how to pick destination of forwarded call\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pick-your-destination.png 1920w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pick-your-destination-300x169.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pick-your-destination-640x360.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pick-your-destination-768x432.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pick-your-destination-1536x864.png 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/pick-your-destination-250x140.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can even select optional start\/end dates and times so calls are forwarded based on your exact needs.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature is currently available in <\/span><\/i><b><i>beta<\/i><\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and will be generally available soon.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Why should you forward calls?<\/b><\/h2>\n<h3 id=\"away\"><b>1. Away from work<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24173 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner.png\" alt=\"call forwarding banner\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner.png 1920w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-300x169.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-640x360.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-768x432.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-1536x864.png 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-250x140.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you take an extended break from work (PTO, holiday, health), chances are you set auto-reply messages for all incoming emails. Your callers deserve the same treatment.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In RingCentral, incoming calls can be forwarded to an announcement, voicemail, co-worker, call queue, shared line, IVR menu and more. A banner will show when call forwarding is enabled on your desktop and mobile apps.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"going\"><b>2. Going on a break<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24174 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/mobile_forward-all-your-calls_tooltips.gif\" alt=\"Gif showing how to forward calls on mobile device\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Phone calls come in even when you\u2019re on a quick break. Think of a time you had to answer an important call on your cell phone while out on lunch.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With RingCentral, you can enable call forwarding on your desktop before you head out or on your mobile device as you\u2019re walking out. We give you the flexibility to work your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"crunch\"><b>3. Crunch time<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24175 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-2.png\" alt=\"call forwarding banner\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-2.png 1920w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-2-300x169.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-2-640x360.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-2-768x432.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-2-1536x864.png 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-2-250x140.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s say you\u2019re working on an urgent, heads-down project and need total concentration for several days in a row.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With our one-click call forwarding toggle, you can create your own \u201cdo not disturb\u201d mode with your business phone by forwarding your calls to a colleague or voicemail.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether it\u2019s crunch time at the end of a quarter, preparing for a big strategy meeting or being fully present with your onsite staff, call forwarding ensures you can focus on more important matters.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"attending\"><b>4. Attending industry and customer events<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your role requires you to attend industry exhibitions, customer visits or even to simply manage your day-to-day responsibilities while also being fully present with attendees is a massive undertaking.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-24176 size-full\" src=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-on-mobile.png\" alt=\"call forwarding banner on a mobile device\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" srcset=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-on-mobile.png 1920w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-on-mobile-300x169.png 300w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-on-mobile-640x360.png 640w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-on-mobile-768x432.png 768w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-on-mobile-1536x864.png 1536w, \/gb\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/call-forwarding-banner-on-mobile-250x140.png 250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your role requires you to attend industry exhibitions or customer visits then with one-click call forwarding, you can forward your business calls to a colleague while you focus on the people in front of you. And if you\u2019re expecting an important customer call, this is the best way to ensure that they get the help they need promptly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>The service your callers deserve<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our increasingly busy schedules mean that you can\u2019t always be there to answer the phone. But your callers still deserve the best service you can offer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We built 1-click call forwarding to simplify your business phone and eliminate the barriers to outstanding customer service. The best part? You and your teams can take care of callers even in your upcoming time off.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Go ahead. You deserve it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You certainly deserve a break. After all, we\u2019re working longer hours than ever, with more meetings in our calendars compared to before the pandemic. Luckily, the summer holidays are right &hellip; <a href=\"\/gb\/en\/blog\/forwarding-business-phone-calls\/\" class=\"more-link\">Read more<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Going on Holiday Soon? 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