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How to Set Up Call Forwarding on AT&T (2026)

MMI codes, myAT&T app method, troubleshooting, and how to connect your Katch AI number in 60 seconds.

Quick Answer

Dial *67*[10-digit number]# for busy forwarding, *61*[number]# for no-answer. Or use myAT&T app → More → Features → Call Forwarding.

AT&T Call Forwarding Codes

Type
Code
When to Use
Forward when busy
*67*[10-digit]#
Recommended for Katch
Forward when no answer
*61*[10-digit]#
Recommended for Katch
Forward all calls
*21*[10-digit]#
Use with caution
Cancel busy forward
#67#
Cancel no-answer forward
#61#
Cancel all
#21#
Cancels unconditional

Step-by-Step Setup

  1. 1

    Sign up for Katch and get your forwarding number

    Join the waitlist, download Katch, sign up with your AT&T number. You'll receive a unique Katch AI number to forward to.

  2. 2

    Open your phone dialer

  3. 3

    Dial the forwarding code and press call

    *67*[10-digit]#

    Press the green call button. Wait for confirmation.

  4. 4

    Test it

    Have someone call your number while you're on another call. Katch should answer and send you a summary.

Method 2: myAT&T App

  1. 1. Open the myAT&T app
  2. 2. Tap More (bottom right)
  3. 3. Tap Features
  4. 4. Tap Call Forwarding
  5. 5. Enter your Katch number for When Busy and When Unanswered
  6. 6. Save settings

Troubleshooting

ActiveArmor blocking Katch

Open AT&T ActiveArmor → Allow List → add your Katch number so spam filters don't block forwarded calls.

AT&T Prepaid restrictions

AT&T Prepaid restricts call forwarding. Use a postpaid plan or call 611 to enable it. FirstNet plans support forwarding.

Calls going to AT&T voicemail instead of Katch

Disable AT&T's native voicemail first: call 611 and request voicemail deactivation. Then set up call forwarding to Katch.

Error on *21* code

Try the myAT&T app method instead. Some AT&T plans require app-based configuration rather than MMI codes.

How to Cancel AT&T Call Forwarding

Cancel all forwarding:

#67#

Before You Start

Requirement
What to Check
AT&T plan type
Postpaid supported; prepaid restricted — use app or call 611
Device
iPhone or Android
+1 prefix
AT&T codes require +1 before the 10-digit number

If you skip the country code, AT&T may accept the code but still leave calls going to native voicemail. Double-check the full Katch number before you press call.

It also helps to copy your Katch number into Notes first so you can compare digits one by one before you dial. Most failed setups come from one missing number, forgetting +1, or using the cancel code by mistake after the setup code.

Does AT&T call forwarding setup differ on iPhone vs Android?

Yes, but mostly for where the controls appear. On iPhone, go to SettingsPhoneCall Forwarding. That switch only handles unconditional forwarding, which means every call goes to the same number. If you want Katch only when you do not answer or when you are already on a call, use the AT&T MMI codes instead, or open the myAT&T app and set conditional forwarding there.

On Android, many phones expose carrier forwarding menus inside the Phone app. A common path is Phone3-dot menuSettingsSupplementary servicesCall forwardingWhen unanswered, then enter your Katch number with +1. Samsung One UI often uses PhoneMoreSettingsCallMore settingsCall forwarding. If those menus are missing, AT&T still supports setup through the dial codes.

How to Test AT&T Call Forwarding Is Working

  1. Step 1: Call your AT&T number from a second phone so you can watch what happens on both devices.
  2. Step 2: For a no-answer test, let the AT&T line ring unanswered for at least 4 rings. For a busy test, answer on your AT&T phone, then have the second phone call in and hang up after you confirm the line is busy.
  3. Step 3: The second phone should connect to Katch AI within 8 seconds instead of hearing the AT&T voicemail greeting.
  4. Step 4: After the test call ends, you should receive a Katch text summary within 30 seconds.

If the call still goes to AT&T voicemail, the forwarding code did not register. Check that the code ends with # and that you used +1 before the 10-digit Katch number.

AT&T Conditional vs Unconditional Forwarding

Type
Code
What It Does
No-answer
*61*+1[10-digit]#
Sends unanswered calls to Katch after ringing
Busy
*67*+1[10-digit]#
Sends callers to Katch while you are on another call
Unreachable
*62*+1[10-digit]#
Routes calls if your phone is off or out of coverage
Unconditional
*21*+1[10-digit]#
Sends every call to Katch right away

Best setup for most people: turn on both no-answer and busy, both pointing to your Katch number. That catches missed calls without sending every live call away from your phone.

Add unreachable if you spend time in low-signal areas or keep your phone powered off during meetings. Save unconditional for vacations, focus blocks, or times when you want Katch to take every call from the first ring.

AT&T-Specific Gotchas

ActiveArmor may mark Katch as spam

Open the AT&T ActiveArmor app, go to Allow list, and add your Katch number. If Katch is filtered there, forwarded calls may never reach the AI.

AT&T Prepaid restrictions

Prepaid plans restrict call forwarding on many lines. If the code fails, move to postpaid or call 611 and ask AT&T to enable forwarding on the line.

FirstNet / AT&T Business lines

Business and FirstNet lines may ship with call forwarding disabled by default. Call AT&T Business at 1-800-331-0500 and ask them to enable CCF on the line before testing Katch.

Verified with AT&T support documentation, July 2026. Codes confirmed on AT&T postpaid. Cricket Wireless (AT&T network) uses identical codes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Dial *67*[10-digit number]# for busy forwarding, *61*[number]# for no-answer. Or use myAT&T app → More → Features → Call Forwarding.
*67*[number]# (when busy), *61*[number]# (when no answer), *21*[number]# (all calls). Cancel: #67#, #61#, or #21#.
#67# cancels busy forwarding. #61# cancels no-answer forwarding. #21# cancels all-call forwarding.
It can. If Katch calls aren't coming through, open AT&T ActiveArmor and add your Katch number to the allowed list.
Call forwarding is included on all AT&T postpaid plans at no extra charge. AT&T Prepaid restricts this feature.

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