How to Forward Calls from Follow Up Boss to an AI Receptionist

How to Forward All Calls from Follow Up Boss

Follow these steps to forward every incoming call from your Follow Up Boss phone to another number. This works with any destination, including an AI receptionist, voicemail service, or another phone line.

1. Log in to your Follow Up Boss account
2. Click profile icon in upper right and select My Settings
3. Scroll down to Phone Number section
4. Enter forwarding number in Forward Calls To field
5. Click Save or Update to apply settings
6. Test forwarding by having someone call the number

Alternative: Set Up via App or Online

Web based settings in Follow Up Boss account dashboard.

How to Forward Missed Calls from Follow Up Boss

Conditional forwarding lets your phone ring first. If you don't answer, the call forwards automatically to another number. This is ideal for sending missed calls to an AI receptionist while still answering calls yourself when you're available.

1. Log in to your Follow Up Boss account
2. Click profile icon and select My Settings
3. Scroll to Call Forwarding options section
4. Select option to forward only missed or unanswered calls
5. Enter backup number where missed calls should go
6. Click Save or Update

How to Turn Off Call Forwarding on Follow Up Boss

When you want calls to ring on your Follow Up Boss phone again, follow these steps to disable call forwarding.

1. Log in to Follow Up Boss
2. Click profile icon and select My Settings
3. Find the Forward Calls To or similar field
4. Delete numbers in field or toggle off forwarding option
5. Click Save or Update

Why Forward Follow Up Boss Calls to an AI Receptionist?

Most businesses miss 20 to 40 percent of incoming calls. Every missed call is a lost customer, a missed appointment, or revenue walking out the door. Forwarding your Follow Up Boss calls to an AI receptionist solves this instantly.

What an AI Receptionist Does with Your Forwarded Calls

• Answers every call 24/7. No voicemail, no hold music, no missed opportunities. Nights, weekends, holidays, and lunch breaks are all covered.
• Books appointments automatically. The AI checks your calendar availability and schedules appointments directly during the call. No back and forth needed.
• Takes detailed messages. When you can't take a call, the AI captures the caller's name, number, reason for calling, and any urgent details. You get a notification instantly.
• Speaks English and Spanish. Bilingual support means you never lose a caller because of a language barrier. The AI detects the caller's language automatically.
• Costs a fraction of a human receptionist. Plans start at $24.95/mo for 30 calls. Compare that to $3,000+/mo for a full time receptionist or $500+/mo for a traditional answering service.

The setup takes under 2 minutes. Forward your Follow Up Boss calls using the steps above, and your AI receptionist starts answering immediately.

Follow Up Boss supports international call forwarding, so you can route calls from anywhere to your AI receptionist.

Frequently Asked Questions