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How to Forward Calls to an On-Campus Number (call forward/ follow me)

Learn how to use the call-forward/ follow-me feature to send calls to an alternate phone number on campus.

Note: The information on this page is generally applicable to most phone models at UC San Diego.

1. Make sure you have Feature Package 1.

2. Activate the call-forward/ follow-me feature.

  • Forward calls to another extension:
    1. Lift the handset.
    2. Press * 2 *
    3. Enter the 5-digit extension for the phone number to which you want to direct calls.
    4. Press #
    5. Listen for the pulsating dial tone.
    6. Replace the handset.
  • Forward calls again from the new extension to a different extension:
    1. At the new extension, lift the handset
    2. Press * 2 *
    3. Enter the original extension number, plus *
    4. Enter the new five-digit extension to which you want to direct calls
    5. Press #
    6. Listen for the pulsating dial tone.
    7. Replace the handset.

3. Cancel the follow-me feature.

  • Lift the handset.
  • Press # 2 #
  • Listen for a normal dial tone.
  • Replace the handset.
For more information, contact the ITS Service Desk, (858) 246-4357 or ext. 6-HELP.