how to set certain contacts to ring on silent iphone

To set certain contacts to ring on a silent iPhone, you can use the "Emergency Bypass" feature for each contact you want to allow to ring:

1. Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
2. Select the contact you want to ring even when the phone is on silent.
3. Tap "Edit" in the top right corner.
4. Scroll down and tap "Ringtone."
5. Enable "Emergency Bypass" at the top of the screen. This allows sounds and vibrations from this contact even when the phone is in silent mode or Do Not Disturb.
6. Tap "Done" to save the changes.

Now, calls from that specific contact will ring even if your iPhone is on silent or in Do Not Disturb mode. Repeat this for any other contacts you want to allow through silent mode.