Updated September 23, 2026

CenturyLink Call Forwarding Codes

Quick answer: to forward all CenturyLink calls, dial *72 + number and press Call. To turn call forwarding off, dial *73.

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All CenturyLink call forwarding codes

Open your phone's dialer, enter the code, and press Call. Replace number with the 10-digit number you want calls sent to — no spaces or dashes.

CenturyLink call forwarding codes
Forward type	Turn on	Turn off
All calls Every incoming call is forwarded	`*72 + number`	`*73`

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How to set up call forwarding on CenturyLink

1
Open the Phone app on your CenturyLink phone. On a landline, lift the handset and wait for a dial tone.
2
Dial *72 + number, replacing "number" with the 10-digit number you want calls sent to. No spaces or dashes.
3
Press Call. Wait for the confirmation message or tone, then hang up.
4
Call your CenturyLink number from another phone to confirm the call is forwarded.

How to turn off CenturyLink call forwarding

Dial the code for the forwarding you want to stop and press Call. Calls ring your CenturyLink phone again right away.

Stop forwarding all calls*73

CenturyLink call forwarding not working?

•Check that your CenturyLink account has the call forwarding feature enabled before attempting the star codes.
•Ensure you are entering the complete 10-digit SkipCalls number provided in your dashboard.
•Listen for the confirmation stutter tone after dialing the activation code to ensure the command was processed.
•Restart your phone base station if the forwarding command does not seem to register on the digital network.

CenturyLink call forwarding FAQ

How do I cancel call forwarding on my CenturyLink line?

You can usually deactivate the service by dialing *73 from your CenturyLink phone and waiting for the confirmation beep.

Is there a limit to how many calls SkipCalls can handle from CenturyLink?

No, our AI service can handle multiple simultaneous calls forwarded from your CenturyLink line at any time of day.

Does CenturyLink support conditional call forwarding?

Yes, CenturyLink offers various options including forwarding only when busy or when there is no answer, which can be configured via their portal or star codes.

Will my CenturyLink callers know they are being forwarded?

No, the transition to the SkipCalls AI is seamless and callers will simply hear the AI assistant answer the call without any interruption.

Call forwarding codes for other carriers

See the full list of call forwarding codes by carrier.

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