Easy Steps to Record Voicemail Messages and Greetings with High Quality

Lynn Hu
Feb 06, 2025 / Updated by Lynn Hu to Record Audio

Compared with text messages, voicemails can express more feelings. More and more people prefer sending voicemails to pure text messages and phone calls. Meanwhile, the demand for voicemail recording increases rapidly. To be more specific, it can be divided into two types of questions, which are "How do I record a voicemail sent to me" and "How to record a voicemail greeting". Luckily, you can get solutions to those two questions here. Just read and follow.

How to Record a Voicemail Message on Windows and Mac (for Saving)

Voicemail messages won't stay in your mailbox forever. The new voicemail will erase the older one by default. And there is no such option for exporting voicemails. Well, it is never too late to back up of important voicemail messages. Just use AnyRec Screen Recorder. You can record voicemail messages and other types of video/audio calls successfully.

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Step 1.Download AnyRec Screen Recorder and install it on your computer. Once done, run the application and click the "Audio Recorder" button from the main menu.

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Step 2.Turn on "System Sound" button to record internal audio. If you want to record a voicemail greeting, you can turn on the "Microphone" button instead. By the way, you can tick the option before "Microphone noise cancellation" option in the Sound Preferences. By doing so, you can record voicemail without background noise.

Sound Preferences

Step 3.Click the "REC" button to start recording. While recording, you can use the widget menu on your monitor to adjust the sound volume or set an automatic stop for the recording. Click the Stop button when done.

Record Audio

Step 4.Click the Advanced Trimmer button to trim a long audio if necessary. At last, click the "Export" button, and the file will be saved in the default folder of your computer. You can also find the recent recordings on the software, where you can rename and edit them.

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How to Record a Voicemail Greeting on iPhone and Android

Before smartphones came around, only telephones had the voicemail feature. But now technology is advancing, and you can set up a voicemail effortlessly and discard it anytime. Whether you have an Android or iPhone, this part shows how to record a voicemail on your smartphone.

How to Record a Voicemail Greeting on Android (Samsung and More)

Android has the Google Voice App to record a voicemail. You can customize the recording or use the default greeting from the app. It also allows you to record up to ten voicemails and choose the best one. It can be your alternative to the phone’s built-in call features since Google Voice has comprehensive algorithms to save old phone numbers and host conference calls. Unfortunately, the app is only US-based, and you might need to find another third-party app to record voicemail greetings if you are in another country.

Step 1.Install Google Voice on your device and run it. From the top left of the app’s interface, tap the Menu button and go to "Settings".

Step 2.Locate the Voicemail section and tap the Voicemail Greeting button to record a new voicemail. Tap the "Record" button and proceed to capture your voice. Once done, tap the "Stop" button.

Google Voice

Step 3.You can listen to your recorded voice by tapping the "Play" button. If you don’t like the recording, tap the "Redo" button. If you are satisfied with the voice recording, rename it and tap the "Save" button. To change the voicemail greeting, go to the "Voicemail" section and tap the "Voicemail Greeting" option. Find the "More" menu and select the "Set As Active".

Google Voicemail Notifications

How to Record a Voicemail Greeting on iPhone

iOS are more powerful when recording and setting up a voicemail greeting. It has a built-in recorder and setting it up is also easy. Moreover, it allows you to adjust the notifications and change the password whenever you like. The only downside of the default app for iPhone is you only get one minute long for a voicemail greeting which is only problematic if you plan to record longer than one minute.

Step 1.Launch the "Phone" app on your device and tap the Voicemail button from the bottom menu. Tap the "Set Up Now" button to create a new voicemail password. You can choose the Custom option to capture your voice and set it as a voicemail greeting.

iPhone Set up Now

Step 2.To listen to the voicemail messages, you can find them on the "Voicemail" tab. Tap the "Play" button to listen to the message. You can also tap the "Share" button and on "iPhone Share Sheet" options.

iPhone Voicemail

Useful Tips to Record a Clear Voicemail

FAQs about Voicemail Recording

Conclusion

That's how to save a voicemail message and create a voice greeting. No matter which purpose you have, AnyRec Screen Recorder can be your smart choice. Free download the software to record all audio on your computer and phone here.

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