TextNow Call Forwarding Codes & AI Scam Screening | Gini Help
TextNow is an MVNO — it does not run its own towers, it resells the T-Mobile network. That matters for call forwarding: you use T-Mobile's codes, not a TextNow-specific one, and TextNow support often will not know them.
To turn screening on, dial *21*14149854464# from your TextNow phone and press call. The screen shows a confirmation dialog once forwarding is registered. Some T-Mobile handsets accept **21* instead of *21*.
To turn it off at any time, dial ##002#. Your TextNow service is unchanged either way — forwarding only redirects calls you do not answer to Gini's screening line at +1 (866) 446-GINI.
If you would rather only forward some calls: *67*14149854464# forwards when you are on another call, *61*14149854464# when you do not pick up, and *62*14149854464# when your phone is off or out of service.
Once forwarding is on, Gini answers unknown callers before your TextNow phone rings, asks who is calling and why, and only puts real people through. Anyone already saved in your contacts rings straight through as normal.
Common questions
What is the call forwarding code for TextNow?
*21*14149854464# turns forwarding on and ##002# turns it off. TextNow uses T-Mobile's GSM codes because it runs on the T-Mobile network.
Does call forwarding cost extra on TextNow?
Forwarding to a domestic number is included on TextNow plans. Gini's screening line is a US number, so there is no per-minute or long-distance charge from TextNow.
Will I still get calls from people I know on TextNow?
Yes. Contacts saved in your phone ring through as normal. Only unknown numbers are screened first.
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