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# How to port out from Google Voice

> Step-by-step guide to transfer your phone number from Google Voice to Quo, formerly OpenPhone

## Overview

Transferring your Google Voice number to Quo requires unlocking the number first through Google's portal, then completing the standard porting process. The entire process typically takes 1-2 weeks.

## Before you begin

### Requirements

* Active Google Voice account with the number you want to port
* \$3 fee for Google Voice to unlock the number
* Google account credentials
* Access to the email associated with your Google Voice account

### What to know

* Your old Google Voice messages remain in your Google account after porting
* The number must be unlocked before you can port it
* Google Workspace (shown in our documentation as Google Voice Paid) numbers follow a different process than this one

## Unlocking your Google Voice number

### Step 1: Access the unlock page

Visit [google.com/voice/unlock](http://www.google.com/voice/unlock) and sign in to your Google account.

### Step 2: Select and unlock your number

Click **Unlock my number** below the Google Voice number you want to port. If you have multiple numbers, select the correct one from the dropdown menu first.

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### Step 3: Pay the unlock fee

Google charges a \$3 fee to unlock your number for porting. The payment screen confirms that your messages will remain in your Google Voice account.

### Step 4: Complete payment

Pay the fee through Google Pay. You'll receive a receipt at your registered email address.

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### Step 5: Verify unlock status

After payment, the Number Porting status will show "Unlocked".

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## Porting to Quo

Once your number is unlocked, you can initiate the port to Quo.

### Required information

When porting from Google Voice, you'll need:

* **Letter of Authorization**: Completed during the porting process
* **Billing proof**: Screenshot of the "number unlocked" page
* **PIN**: Your Google Voice voicemail PIN (or 0000 if you don't have one)
* **Account number**: Your Google Voice phone number

### Next steps

Follow the [standard porting process](https://support.quo.com/getting-started/porting/overview) to complete your transfer to Quo.

<Note>
  For Google Workspace (business) numbers, refer to the [Workspace Admin guide](https://support.google.com/a/answer/9530249?hl=en) for specific instructions.
</Note>

Need assistance? [Submit a request](https://support.quo.com/help/submit-a-request) to our support team or [chat with us](https://support.quo.com/help/chat-with-us).

## FAQs

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  <Accordion title="How long does it take to port from Google Voice?">
    After unlocking your number, the porting process typically takes 1-2 weeks. The unlock itself is immediate after payment.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Will I lose my Google Voice messages?">
    No, all your messages remain in your Google Voice account even after the number is ported away.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="Can I port a Google Workspace number?">
    Yes, but the process is different. Workspace admins should follow Google's specific guide for business numbers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="What if I forgot my Google Voice PIN?">
    If you don't have a voicemail PIN set up, use 0000 as your PIN when submitting the port request.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Try before you port

Not ready to port yet? [Sign up](https://my.quo.com/signup) for a free 7-day trial with a temporary number to explore Quo's features before transferring your Google Voice number.

Need help? [Contact our support team](https://support.quo.com/help/submit-a-request) for assistance.