How do I Setup Inbound Call Forwarding?

Last updated: April 12, 2026

Last Updated: April 12, 2026


Customer-Facing Guide

What this setup does

Inbound call forwarding routes incoming calls on your Sendblue line to another destination number.

When to use it

  • When calls to a Sendblue line should ring through to a team member or office line.

  • When you want a fallback/default call destination instead of handling the call directly in the current setup.

Basic setup flow

  1. Open the Sendblue dashboard and go to the relevant calling/settings area.

  2. Enter the forwarding number you want calls routed to.

  3. Confirm whether there is a default forwarding number and whether any user-specific forwarding rules should override it.

  4. Save the changes and test with a real inbound call.

What to double-check

  • The forwarding number is complete and correct.

  • The right user or default forwarding rule is being used.

  • No older forwarding rule is overriding the destination you expected.

Common problems

  • Calls forward to the wrong person because another rule overrides the default.

  • Calls do not route correctly because the forwarding number was entered wrong.

  • The issue looks like a line/routing issue rather than a basic forwarding-setting issue.

Related guides