{"id":8735,"date":"2025-10-27T10:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-10-27T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/?p=8735"},"modified":"2025-10-24T09:58:23","modified_gmt":"2025-10-24T16:58:23","slug":"how-to-block-your-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.consumercellular.com\/blog\/how-to-block-your-number\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Block Your Number When Making a Call"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Keep your number private with simple, free methods on any phone.<\/em><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Quick Answer: How to Block Your Number When You Call<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

To block your number when making a call, dial *67 before<\/em> the number or adjust your phone\u2019s caller ID settings prior to calling<\/em> to hide your number by default.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why You Might Want to Hide Your Number<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

In a world where more and more seems to be shared by the day, sometimes you just want to keep things private. Maybe you\u2019re returning a Craigslist or Marketplace call, contacting a business for a one-time inquiry or avoiding unwanted callbacks. Whatever your reason, making your number private when making a call is simple and free. And the best part? It works on nearly any phone.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Blocking your number doesn\u2019t mean blocking communication. It simply hides your caller ID from showing on someone else\u2019s screen. Let\u2019s walk through exactly how to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1: Dial *67 for One-Time Number Blocking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you only need to hide your number for a single call, this is the fastest and easiest option. This simple trick works on both mobile phones and landlines. If you just need privacy for one call, *67 gets the job done quickly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Steps to Hide Your Number with *67<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Open your phone\u2019s dialer\/keypad<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Type *67 before the area code and number you want to call<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Make your call as usual<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    When you use *67, your number will appear as \u201cPrivate,\u201d \u201cAnonymous\u201d or \u201cBlocked\u201d on the recipient\u2019s screen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Example: Using Star 67 to Keep Your Number Private<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    *67 (555) 123-4567<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Important Note: When *67 Won\u2019t Work<\/h5>\n\n\n\n

    *67 won\u2019t work for toll-free (800), emergency (911) or some business lines that require caller ID for verification.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Method 2: Hide Your Number in Phone Settings<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    Want to take it a step beyond star 67 and make every call private automatically? You can adjust your phone\u2019s settings so your number is always hidden. Here\u2019s how.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Hide Your Number on iPhone<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Open Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Tap Apps<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Tap Phone<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Tap Show My Caller ID<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Toggle off<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

      That\u2019s it. Every call you make will now show as \u201cPrivate\u201d unless you manually turn this setting back on. But it\u2019s also important to note, if you don\u2019t see \u201cShow My Caller ID,\u201d your carrier may not allow you to turn off your caller ID info through your phone settings. If that\u2019s the case, *67 may be your go-to method. Or, you can move on to method three below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Hide Your Number on Android<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

      Because Android menus vary by device and carrier, steps can look a little different. Try this general path:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      1. Open the Phone<\/strong> app<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Tap the three dots <\/strong>or Menu<\/strong> icon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Choose Settings<\/strong> or Call settings <\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Select Supplementary Services<\/strong> or Additional Settings<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
      5. Tap Caller ID<\/strong> and select Hide number <\/strong>or Never<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

        On some Android phones, you may see \u201cNetwork default\u201d instead. Changing this to \u201cHide number\u201d will do the same thing. And remember, the exact path to your caller ID settings may vary depending on your Android version and your mobile carrier. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Method 3: Ask Your Carrier for Permanent Blocking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

        If you never want your number displayed, your carrier can apply default caller ID blocking to your line. This hides your number for every outgoing call automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        To have your carrier enable permanent blocking:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n