Voicemail Greeting Examples & Scripts
Copy-ready voicemail greeting examples for every tone — or generate your own from your business name below.
Voicemail greeting examples by tone
Professional
Thank you for calling Acme Plumbing. We're sorry we missed your call. Please leave your name, number, and a brief message, and we'll get back to you as soon as possible.
You've reached Acme Plumbing. We're unable to take your call right now. Leave your name and number after the tone and a member of our team will return your call shortly.
Friendly
Hi, you've reached Acme Plumbing! We can't take your call right now, but your call matters to us. Leave your name and number and we'll call you right back.
Thanks for calling Acme Plumbing! We're away from the phone at the moment. Drop us a quick message with your name and number and we'll be in touch soon.
Formal
You have reached Acme Plumbing. We are currently unable to answer your call. Kindly leave your name, telephone number, and the reason for your call, and a member of our team will return your call promptly.
Thank you for contacting Acme Plumbing. Your call is important to us. Please leave a detailed message including your name and number, and we will respond at the earliest opportunity.
After hours / closed
Thank you for calling Acme Plumbing. You've reached us outside of our business hours. Please leave a message and we'll return your call when we reopen.
You've reached Acme Plumbing after hours. Our office is currently closed. Leave your name, number, and a brief message, and we'll get back to you on the next business day.
Short
Hi, you've reached Acme Plumbing. Please leave your name and number and we'll call you back.
Thanks for calling Acme Plumbing. Leave a quick message and we'll be in touch.
Frequently asked questions
What is a good voicemail greeting example?
A good example greets the caller, states the business name, acknowledges the missed call, and asks for a name, number, and short message — kept under 20 seconds. The examples above cover professional, friendly, formal, after-hours, and short styles.
Are these voicemail scripts free to use?
Yes — copy any example or script here for free, no signup. You can also generate a custom one with your own business name using the tool above.
How do I use a voicemail greeting script?
Pick the example that fits your tone, swap in your business name and any details, then record it in your own voice. Keep your delivery clear and unhurried.
What if I never want to send callers to voicemail?
Yiriba answers every call live, books appointments, and texts callers back automatically — so you capture the customer instead of leaving them a script to listen to.