Forward on No Answer

Last Updated : Aug 30, 2026 |
Summary: Have your calls redirected another number if it rings without being answered.  
  • Priority
    This function is overridden by DND and Forward on Busy if applied. It can be applied after a Follow Me attempt. Forward Unconditional overrides Forward on Busy and Forward on No Answer.
  • Destination
    The destination can be any number that the user can dial. The Forward Unconditional destination number is used unless a separate number Forward on Busy Number is set. If Inhibit Off-Switch Transfers is applied, the caller is directed to voicemail if available, otherwise they receive busy tone.
  • Duration
    The destination is rung using the forwarding user's No Answer Time. If this expires, the call goes to voicemail is available. Otherwise the call continues to ring at the destination. Calls to an external destination sent on trunks that do not signal their state are assumed to have been answered, for example analog loop start trunks.
  • Phone
    Forward on No Answer is not indicated and normal dial tone is used.
  • Calls Forwarded
    Once a call has been forwarded to an internal destination, it will ignore any further Forward No Answer or Forward on Busy settings but may follow additional Forward Unconditional settings.
Call Types Forwarded
Internal
Optional.
External
Forwarded.
Hunt Group
Not applicable.
Page
Not applicable.
Follow Me
Rings.
Forwarded
Forwarded.
VM Ringback
Rings.
Automatic Callback
Rings.
Transfer Return
Rings.
Hold Return
Ring/hold cycle.
Park Return
Rings.
Forward on No Answer Controls
Manager
A user's forwarding settings can be viewed and changed through the User | Forwarding tab within the system configuration settings.  
Controls
The following short code features/button programming actions can be used:
Voicemail
For calls initially targeted to the user but then redirected, when voicemail is invoked the mailbox of the user is used and not the mailbox of the destination.  
For Voicemail Pro, the Play Configuration Menu action can be used to let callers set the forward destination. It cannot however be used to enable Forward on Busy or set a separate Forward on Busy number.
SoftConsole
A SoftConsole user can view and edit a user's forwarding settings. Through the directory, select the required user. Their current forwarding status is shown. Double-click on the details and select Forwarding to alter their forwarding settings.
Feature/Action
Short Code
Default
Button
Forward Number
*07*N#
Forward on Busy Number
*57*N#
Forward on No Answer On
*05
- Toggles.
Forward on No Answer Off
*06
Enable Internal Forwards
Disable Internal Forwards
Enable Internal Forwards Busy or No Answer
Disable Internal Forwards Busy or No Answer
Set No Answer Time
Cancel All Forwarding
*00