Carrier Call-Forwarding & FAQ
Keep phone calls covered while off-grid and learn how Outpost protects your battery, peace of mind, and account security.
Interactive Call-Forwarding Helper
Forward cellular calls to your emergency contact or satellite phone
When off-grid, traveling, or on flights, forward incoming phone calls to your emergency contact, satellite phone, or trusted family member. Because mobile operating systems block websites from directly triggering USSD codes, use our 1-click copy buttons below.
Frequently Asked Questions
OFF-GRID & CALM TECHCan I power off my phone completely while Outpost is active?
Yes, absolutely. That is Outpost's core purpose. Mobile phone auto-reply apps drain battery and require your device to stay powered on and connected to cellular networks. Outpost runs 24/7 in the cloud. Once your channels are linked and your trip is scheduled, power off your phone and pack it away.
Does Outpost store my private messages?
Never. Outpost evaluates reply rules strictly in ephemeral memory when a message arrives. Once a decision is made to reply or suppress, the message body is immediately dropped. We store only a 40-character masked preview in your private activity log so you can audit what occurred.
What is a 'coarse return window' and why not give exact times?
Exact return times create unnecessary anxiety. If your trail descent is delayed by two hours or your flight sits on the tarmac, friends and family might panic. Outpost communicates approximate estimates (e.g. 'Friday afternoon' or 'Sunday evening' using the {{return_time}} token) to keep everyone calm and give you breathing room.
What stops auto-reply spam loops with other bots?
Outpost implements dual-guard backstops: a configurable per-contact cooldown (default 4 hours) and a hard daily cap of 3 auto-replies per contact. In addition, Outpost spaces auto-replies with natural 2 to 8-second delays so you sound like a thoughtful person, not an automated script.
What happens if someone has a real emergency?
Outpost rules support emergency keyword escalation (such as 'URGENT' or 'EMERGENCY'). When detected, Outpost bypasses cooldowns and can immediately dispatch an alert to your designated emergency contact or secondary email/phone.
What is the Public Presence link (/p/<token>)?
It is a read-only, cryptographic status webpage you can share with family, loved ones, or coworkers. Anyone with the link can see your coarse return estimate and emergency contact routing instructions without ever seeing your private account or message history.
Why is there a 14-day rule on personal WhatsApp?
Meta's multi-device companion protocol automatically unlinks companion sessions if the primary phone stays completely offline for over 14 consecutive days. For trips under two weeks, you need do nothing. For longer sabbaticals or multi-week expeditions, consider Telegram, Signal, WhatsApp Cloud API, Instagram, or Messenger which run indefinitely.
Can Outpost respond to group chats?
By default, Outpost only replies in 1-on-1 direct conversations to avoid spamming group threads. However, you can configure custom group rules in your Rules tab to respond inside groups or only when you are explicitly mentioned.
How do Trip Passes and pricing work?
Every new account receives 1 free trial trip pass with full features. Afterwards, simple $5 single-trip passes never expire and are only consumed when a trip begins. We also offer an annual unlimited pass for regular weekenders, thru-hikers, and frequent travelers.
Which messaging channels does Outpost currently support?
Outpost supports 7 major messaging platforms: WhatsApp (Personal Multi-Device & Cloud API), Signal Messenger (Companion Device), Telegram (Bot), LINE Official Account (Messaging API), Instagram Direct (Meta Graph API), and Facebook Messenger (Meta Graph API), plus Carrier Call-Forwarding.