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What It Is

Manual forwarding means you choose when to forward your calls—on demand. Unlike always-on or scheduled forwarding, you activate it only when needed (e.g., going into court or stepping out for lunch).

How to Use It

1. Activate Forwarding
   • Dial a specific code followed by your Answering Legal forwarding number (varies by carrier—e.g., *72 for Verizon).
   • Example: Dial *72 + 8001234567, then hit call/send.
2. Deactivate Forwarding
   • When you're back, dial the deactivation code (e.g., *73 for Verizon).

Best Use Cases

• You only want calls forwarded during certain times.
• You prefer to manually control when Answering Legal picks up.

Tip: Save the activation and deactivation codes in your contacts for quick access.

Manual vs. Other Call Forwarding Types

Best Practices for Manual Forwarding

• Save the codes in your phone for easy toggling.
• Use reminders or calendar alerts to turn forwarding on/off.
• Communicate with staff so they know when Answering Legal is handling your calls.

Notify us if you have specific protocols for different types of calls.