Do you want to hide your caller ID when you place a call using your iPhone? Well, you’re in luck! The iPhone has a feature that allows you to hide your number temporarily or permanently. When you block your Caller ID (which is your number), your number will be masked and won’t be displayed on the recipient’s device. Instead of your number, the recipient’s device will say ““No Caller ID,” “Blocked,” “Unknown,” or “Private Number” as the caller. So, the recipient won’t know who is calling until the phone call is answered. In this article, we’ll show you how to do it.
Why Would You Want to Hide Your Number?
There are several reasons why you might want to hide your phone number temporarily. For example:
- You’re making a call to someone you don’t know very well, and you don’t want them to have your number.
- You’re calling a business, and you don’t want them to have your number.
- You’re receiving unwanted calls or texts from strangers, and you want to protect your privacy.
- Your number may be blocked by the other person, and you are trying to hide your number to overcome this blocked situation.
Whatever the reason, hiding your number on your iPhone is easy. Here’s how to do it.
Method 1: Using Settings
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Open the ”Settings” app on your iPhone.
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Scroll down and tap on ”Phone.”
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Tap on ”Show My Caller ID.”
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Toggle off the switch next to ”Show My Caller ID.”
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Exit the Settings app.
Congratulations! You’ve successfully hidden your phone number. Now, when you make a call, your number will appear as ”Unknown” or ”Private” on the recipient’s phone.
Note that this method will hide your caller ID for all calls you make until you turn it back on. If you want to unhide your number, simply follow the same steps and toggle on the switch next to ”Show My Caller ID.”
Method 2: Using a Code
One neat way to hide your phone number temporarily on your iPhone is by using a code. Here’s how to do it:
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Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
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Enter *”67”** before dialing the phone number you want to call.
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Press the green ”Call” button.
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Your number will be hidden from the recipient’s phone for that call.
Again, note that this method will only hide your number for the call you’re making with the "*67" code. If you want to hide your number for all calls, you’ll need to use the first method we explained.
Conclusion
Hiding your number temporarily on your iPhone is a quick and easy way to keep your privacy when making a call. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can hide your number with just a few taps.