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title: "Calls Are Going Directly to Voicemail Without Ringing"
slug: "calls-are-going-directly-to-voicemail-without-ringing"
updated: 2026-05-11T11:47:20Z
published: 2026-05-21T21:25:00Z
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# Calls Are Going Directly to Voicemail Without Ringing

## Symptom

When you receive a call, the call goes directly to voicemail and does not ring your phone.

## Applies To

- 8x8 Work for Desktop
- 8x8 Work for Mobile
- Admin Console
- Desk Phones

## Resolution

### Desk Phone

1. Ensure that **Do Not Disturb (DND)** is *not* set on phone. *(Consult manufacturer's documentation.)*
2. Check call forwarding settings on the phone. *(Consult manufacturer's documentation.)*
3. Ensure that Internet access is available to the phone and the network.
4. Ensure that the phone is plugged in and connected to the network properly.

### 8x8 Work for Desktop

1. Ensure that **Do Not Disturb (DND)** is *not* set in the 8x8 Work for Desktop app and toggle **DND**. This can be problematic even if the app is closed but DND was never turned off.
2. Check to see that you have the latest version of 8x8 Work for Desktop by going to **8x8 Work** > **Check for Updates** within the app.
3. Check for call forwarding rule conflicts or automatic forwarding to voicemail by going to **Settings** > **Account Settings** > **Call Forwarding** within the app.
4. Remove or change any conflicting call forwarding rules or automatic call forwarding.
5. **Save** any changes.

### 8x8 Work for Mobile

1. Ensure that **Do Not Disturb (DND)** is *not* set in 8x8 Work for Mobile
2. Check to see that you have the latest version of 8x8 Work for Mobile ([Android](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details) | [iOS](https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/8x8-virtual-office/id348177448)).
3. Check for call forwarding rule conflicts or automatic forwarding to voicemail by going to **More** > **Settings** > **Account Settings** > **Call Forwarding** within the app menu.
4. Change any conflicting call forwarding rules or automatic call forwarding settings.

### Admin Console

> [!NOTE]
> *Note:*
> 
> *This can only be performed by your 8x8 account administrator.*

1. Log in to [**Admin Console**](https://login.8x8.com/).
2. Go to **Users**.
3. Click **Edit** (pencil icon) to the right of your User Profile.
4. Go to *Call Forwarding Rules* and remove or change any conflicting call forwarding settings.
5. Click **Save** at the bottom of your screen.

## Cause

This problem could be due to a number of possible causes.

- One or more of the following are set to **Do Not Disturb (DND)**: your desk phone, the 8x8 Work for Desktop application, or the 8x8 Work for Mobile app.
- Call forwarding issues (conflicting call forwarding rules, automatic forwarding to voicemail set) within Admin Console, 8x8 Work, or on the phone.
- You may have an older version of 8x8 Work for Desktop or 8x8 Work for Mobile.
- Internet outage issues (local or network).

If your DND is not set, see [Inbound Calls Route Directly to Voicemail When DND Is Not Set](/support/docs/inbound-calls-route-directly-to-voicemail-when-dnd-is-not-set) for further steps.