When you block your caller ID and call someone, your phone number is not displayed on the recipient’s phone. You can hide your caller ID on your iPhone, Android phone, as well as your carriers like AT&T, T-Mobile, and Verizon. We’ll show you how. Show As long as your caller ID is hidden, your call recipient sees “Private,” “Anonymous,” or a similar term in place of your phone number. Later, you can toggle off the option to start showing your number. Note: Not all carriers allow you to hide your phone number. If you don’t find the option to block the caller ID, your carrier has probably locked it. In this case, contact your service provider for more information. RELATED: How to Change Your FaceTime Caller ID on iPhone and iPad To begin hiding your phone number, launch the Settings app on your iPhone. In Settings, scroll down and select “Phone.” On the “Phone” screen, choose “Show My Caller ID.” Turn off the “Show My Caller ID” option. Tip: To unhide your phone number in the future, turn on the “Show My Caller ID” option. And you’re done. Your iPhone won’t display your phone number on all your future outgoing calls. Block the Caller ID on Your Android PhoneTo turn off your caller ID, first, launch the Phone app on your Android phone. In Phone, from the top-right corner, select the three dots and choose “Settings.” In “Settings,” select “Calling Accounts.” From your SIM card’s section, choose “More Features.” Select “Caller ID and Call Waiting.” Tap “Caller ID.” In the open menu, choose “Hide Number.” Tip: To unblock your caller ID in the future, select “Show Number.” And that’s it. Your Android phone won’t display your phone number when you make any outgoing calls. Enjoy calling people privately! RELATED: How Phone Companies Are Finally Verifying Caller ID Numbers Disable Caller ID for a Single Call With AT&T, T-Mobile, and VerizonTo disable your caller ID for individual calls and not for all calls, use your carrier’s prefix before dialing a phone number. This way, your carrier ensures your phone number is hidden on the recipient’s phone. However, note that your phone number will be displayed when you call toll-free numbers or emergency services. To hide your caller ID on Verizon or T-Mobile, add For example, to
dial *675555551234 If you’re with AT&T, prefix your phone number with To call *675555551234# And that’s how you enjoy privacy while still being able to talk to people. Very handy! Don’t want calls from unknown people on Android? If so, there’s a way to disable those calls. RELATED: How to Block Unknown Numbers on Android READ NEXT
Does * 67 work on cell phones?While using *67 works on smartphones, it must be entered each time you dial a number. Most cellular carriers offer a way to block your number on all outgoing calls using the Android or iOS device settings.
Can I block my number from showing up on caller ID?Change the Caller ID Settings on Your Phone
You can block your phone number and hide your caller ID for every call you make by changing the settings on your device. Both Android and iOS devices let you hide your caller ID, making you show up as No Caller ID, Private, or Blocked to everyone you call.
How do I keep my name from showing up on caller ID on iPhone?Normally, your carrier sends your name and phone number; If you only want them to send your number and not your name you need to call them and ask them to make that change. If you don't want your number to be sent at all you can go to Settings/Phone/Show My Caller ID and turn it off.
How do I keep my phone number from displaying?The choice is up to you.. Use *67 to hide your phone number.. Block your number by default on iOS and Android.. Ask your carrier to block your number.. Skip dialing from your own number and use a burner app.. Take control of your landline, too.. Bonus: Know if someone is blocking your number.. |