2 Ways to Text with Google Voice on Mobile and Computer

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Do you want to use your Google number to send and receive text messages? Fortunately, you can! You cannot, however, use Google Voice to send multiple bulk messages, as many carriers will mark them as spam and block them from reaching other people. You can send and get texts through the Google Voice website, or you can use the Google Voice mobile app on iPhone and Android phones. This wikiHow article teaches you how to send text messages using Google Voice.

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Send texts on the Google Voice website by clicking the Messages icon.
Open the Google Voice app on your phone, then tap the Messages icon to send and receive texts.
You can add up to 7 people in the same text and any non-Google Voice members will get texts over 160-characters long in multiple texts.

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If you aren't logged into your Google account, you'll be prompted to enter your email address and password before proceeding.
If you don't have a Google Voice account set up with your Google account, you'll be prompted to set up an account, which involves selecting a phone number.

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Click the Messages tab. It looks like a chat bubble with lines of text in it. You'll find this Messages button in the panel on the left side of your browser window.

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You can add up to 7 people in your text message.

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If your text is over 160 characters, any non-Google Voice contacts will receive your text as multiple texts.
If you want to add a photo or video to your text, you can click the photo icon to the left of the text field and then select a photo from your Google account or your computer.
You can't send GIFs over 2MB in size. If it's too big, you can resize it.

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If you aren't signed in, tap SIGN IN, then enter your email address and password. You may also be able to select an existing account if you use other Google products on your phone.
If you don't have a Google Voice account, you'll need to tap Add account and follow the on-screen setup instructions, including choosing a Google Voice number.

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Tap the Messages icon. It's a grey speech bubble with lines of text inside it in the bottom-right corner of the screen.

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If the person you want to text is in your Google contacts, they will appear in the "Suggestions." You can tap their name to address the text to them.
You can add up to 7 people in your text message.

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If your text is over 160 characters, any non-Google Voice contacts will receive your text as multiple texts.
Add a photo or video to your message by tapping the mountain-shaped photo icon to the left of the text field and then selecting a photo or video from your phone's camera roll.
You can't send GIFs over 2MB in size. If it's too big, you can resize it.

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You can also receive texts in Google Voice; if your contact replies to you, you'll be able to see the reply here.

Community Q&A

Can I text and do a video call to the same person at the same time? AbdulHakeem ISMAEEL Community Answer Yes, but only after you first download the (S Voice) app.

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Messages sent through Google Voice can be checked on both mobile and desktop, as your message history will synchronize with your Google account.

If you're connected to Wi-Fi, your messages are sent over the internet. If not, your messages are sent via mobile carrier. It is free to send texts to US or Canadian numbers.

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If you need to send out mass texts frequently (like a teacher who needs to update students) use a different platform. Google Voice isn't intended for mass texts and is frequently marked as spam by carriers.