How to Forward Calls on iPhone
Forward iPhone calls with Frontdesk for conditional rules, AI fallback, and CRM logging that iOS native forwarding does not offer.
What you lose without Call Forwarding (iPhone).
iOS forwarding is all-or-nothing
No conditional rules
No AI fallback
Call Forwarding tuned for iPhone.
Forward calls anywhere, anytime
Cell, landline, VoIP, international number. iPhone forward by time of day, caller ID, department, or AI-detected intent.
AI receptionist as fallback
If the forwarded number does not pick up, AI Frontdesk answers, books, and captures the lead. No voicemail required.
Conditional forwarding
Different rules for business hours, after-hours, weekends. Route to the right person automatically.
Forwarded call logging
Every forwarded call gets logged, transcribed (if recording is enabled), and synced to your CRM. Same as direct calls.
Simultaneous ring
Ring multiple devices at once. First to pick up wins. AI catches the rest.
Easy setup, no carrier calls
Configure forwarding in the Frontdesk dashboard. No *72 codes, no carrier hold times.
FAQ
How to Forward Calls on iPhone FAQs
Common questions about How to Forward Calls on iPhone.
Contact supportiphone that have a business number and a personal phone need forwarding to keep customer calls reaching them. The right setup forwards to the right device by hours, intent, or device availability.
Three options. (1) Use carrier codes like *72 to forward all calls (basic, no rules). (2) Use your VoIP provider settings (some flexibility). (3) Use Frontdesk for AI-aware conditional forwarding with CRM sync. Setup takes 10 minutes.
Yes. Frontdesk supports conditional forwarding by time, day, caller ID, or intent. Route business-hours calls to your office and after-hours calls to your cell or AI.
Carriers may charge per-minute for forwarding. Frontdesk includes unlimited forwarding on the free to start plan.
Yes. Frontdesk preserves the original caller ID and adds a tag (e.g., "forwarded from main line") so you know the context before answering.
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