BGSU Voicemail FAQ

Question

Where can I find general information/frequently asked questions about the BGSU voicemail system?

Answer

BGSU uses the Unity Communication system for staff and faculty voicemail. 

Change Voicemail Greeting

Reset Voicemail PIN

Call/Transfer Directly to Voicemail 

Voicemail Shortcuts & Commands

 

Change Voicemail Greeting


To change your voicemail greeting:

  1. Access your BGSU voicemail by following these instructions. 
  2. After entering your voicemail pin, press 4.
  3. Press 1 to change greeting.
  4. Follow the prompts to update/change your voicemail greeting.

 

Reset Voicemail PIN


To reset your BGSU voicemail PIN, please submit a Reset Voicemain PIN request form to ITS.

 

Call/Transfer Directly to Voicemail 


To call/transfer directly to a BGSU employee's voicemail, add an asterisk (*) to the start of their five-digit extension.

For example, if you were attempting to reach someone with the on-campus extension 2-5555, you could reach their voicemail directly by dialing *2-5555.

 

Voicemail Shortcuts & Commands


BGSU voicemails shortcuts and commands are detailed on the Cisco Unity Connection website. 

 

For additional assistance, please contact Information Technology Services at 419-372-0999 or through chat.