To block your number when making a call, you have several options depending on your device and whether you want to block your number temporarily or permanently:
Temporary Blocking (Per Call Basis)
- Dial *67 before entering the phone number you want to call. This hides your caller ID for that specific call, showing up as "Private" or "Blocked" on the recipient's phone
- On landlines, you can dial 1831 before the number to block your caller ID temporarily
Permanent Blocking on Mobile Phones
On Android:
- Open the Phone app.
- Tap the three dots (menu) > Settings > Calls > Additional settings.
- Tap Caller ID and select "Hide number" or "Never" to block your number for all outgoing calls.
- To show your number for a specific call, dial *82 before the number
On iPhone:
- Go to Settings > Phone.
- Tap "Show My Caller ID" and toggle it off to hide your number on all outgoing calls.
- Note: Some carriers may not support this feature directly from the phone settings; in such cases, use *67 before the number to block your caller ID per call
Carrier Assistance
If these methods do not work or you want a more permanent solution, contact your mobile carrier. They can block your number for all outgoing calls or provide additional options
Summary Table
Method| How to Use| Works For
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*67 Code| Dial *67 + number| One call only
Android Settings| Phone app > Settings > Calls > Additional settings > Caller
ID > Hide number| All calls
iPhone Settings| Settings > Phone > Show My Caller ID (toggle off)| All calls
Landline Code| Dial 1831 + number| One call only
Carrier Support| Contact carrier to block caller ID permanently| All calls
These methods allow you to block your phone number from appearing on the recipient's caller ID when making calls
