Goal
The purpose of this article is to provide instructions on how to use the Call Forward All feature of Cisco 79XX phones.
Resolution/Steps
With Cisco phones you can forward all calls to the following:
Another user within the company
An outside number
Directly to voicemail
Directly to company auto attendant
Indicator of the forward call feature:
The LCD screen will show number being forwarded to
Top right-hand corner on the LCD screen will show phone icon moving
Activate Forward Call Feature Steps:
Press the Services button which will display the services menu
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Select the Call Forward All option
Press the Select soft key
Forward To:
Internally: enter the 4 digit extension
Externally: Dial your dial out digit (8 or 9) then 1 and the 10 digit number (Example: 8 1 ###-###-####)
Press the Submit soft key
Cancel Forward Call Feature Steps:
Press the Services button which will display the services menu
Select Call Forward All
Press the Select soft key
Select the Unforward option
Press the Select soft key
Note:
The Call Forward All feature can also be programmed online.
Forward all Calls Directly to Voicemail Box:
Press the Services button which will display the services menu

Select the Call Forward All option
Press the Select soft key
Enter 1
Press the Submit soft key
Cancel Forward Call Feature Steps Voicemail:
Press the Services button which will display the services menu
Select Call Forward All
Press the Select soft key
Select the Unforward option
Press the Select soft key
Note:
The Call Forward All feature can also be programmed online.
Common Issues/Related Articles
Factory Reset:
7942 and 7962: Cisco - Phone: 7942 and 7962 Factory Reset Procedure
7945, 7965, and 7975: Cisco - Phone: 7945, 7965, 7975 Factory Reset Procedure
79XX Features:
