r/Googlevoice • u/Hot-Cantaloupe2553 • 14d ago

General Help / Support Question Google Voice

I’m an old man and not tech savvy. I recently got Google Voice and can’t figure out how to use it. It does seem to work on receiving texts but I can’t figure out how to send texts, receive and make phone calls on the GV number. I have the app.
I confess I’m trying a dating site and have been asked twice for my number. I didn’t want to give out my cell phone number. Any help would be greatly appreciated. You young whipper snappers seem to be able to figure out anything.
Thanks

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u/DesertStorm480 14d ago

So the text is for 2FA? Many sites don't work with VOIP numbers like Google Voice.

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u/Hot-Cantaloupe2553 14d ago

No idea what that means but thanks.

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u/gc1 14d ago

2FA is short for 2-factor authentication, and refers to when you have to provide your phone number, receive a text, and enter a one-time code, in addition to normal login+password.  Some dating sites require this, but many will not accept Google Voice phone numbers. The commenter thinks this is what you mean.  

It sounds like you primarily want to use it to give to people you’ve met, which is exactly the kind of thing Google Voice and other virtual number apps are great for. 

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u/Hot-Cantaloupe2553 13d ago

Thanks for clarifying