{"id":10005,"date":"2026-03-17T11:19:08","date_gmt":"2026-03-17T18:19:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/?p=10005"},"modified":"2026-04-21T21:43:36","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T04:43:36","slug":"how-to-hide-or-block-your-phone-number-on-iphone-android-and-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/how-to-hide-or-block-your-phone-number-on-iphone-android-and-more\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Hide or Block Your Phone Number on iPhone, Android, and More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Your phone number is tied to almost everything you do &#8211; banking, deliveries, job applications, medical appointments, even multi-factor authentication. When you make a call, your number may reveal more than you expect: your location, your identity, or a link back to your personal line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, you want to make a call without sharing your number &#8211; you may want to return a call from an unknown business, protect your personal information, avoid unwanted callbacks, or simply keep work and personal life separate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiding your number is simple, whether you want a one-off anonymous call or a permanent caller ID block. Below, you\u2019ll find step-by-step instructions for iPhone and Android, plus additional privacy tools and options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list port-content-table\">\n<li><strong><a href=\"#1\">Why You Might Want to Hide Your Phone Number<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#2\">How to Hide or Block Your Number on iPhone<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#3\">Hide Your Number for a Single Call on iPhone (Using *67)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#4\">Hide Your Number for Specific Contacts<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#5\">How to Hide or Block Your Number on Android<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#6\">Hide Your Number for a Single Call on Android (<\/a><a href=\"#5\">*67)<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#7\">How NumberBarn Helps Protect Your Number<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"#8\">FAQ<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1\"><strong>Why You Might Want to Hide Your Phone Number<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>People block their numbers for all kinds of reasons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li><strong>Privacy:<\/strong> You don\u2019t want strangers or businesses to have your direct number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Safety:<\/strong> You\u2019re responding to listings, ads, or unknown contacts.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Avoiding spam:<\/strong> Once your number is in a database, unwanted calls can increase.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business boundaries:<\/strong> You want to keep work and personal numbers separate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>One-time anonymity:<\/strong> You\u2019re making a single call you don\u2019t want tied back to you (to a classified for instance).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can hide your number temporarily or permanently &#8211; it all depends on how much privacy you want.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2\"><strong>How to Hide or Block Your Number on iPhone<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are three main ways to hide your caller ID on iPhone. Below is the simplest method, plus alternatives for carriers that disable certain settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hide Your Number on iPhone (Permanent Caller ID Block)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style-number\">\n<li>Open Settings \u2192 Apps<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search \u201cPhone\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cShow My Caller ID\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Toggle \u201cShow My Caller ID\u201d off<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>When this toggle is off, your number is hidden on all outgoing calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1015\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1015x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10008\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-1015x1024.jpeg 1015w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-297x300.jpeg 297w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-150x150.jpeg 150w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1-768x775.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-1.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1015px) 100vw, 1015px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"989\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-989x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10010\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-989x1024.jpeg 989w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-290x300.jpeg 290w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3-768x795.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-3.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 989px) 100vw, 989px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"325\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-1024x325.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10009\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-1024x325.jpeg 1024w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-300x95.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2-768x244.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-2.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Something to note: some carriers disable this toggle. If you don\u2019t see it, use *67 or contact your carrier to request blocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3\"><strong>Hide Your Number for a Single Call on iPhone (Using *67)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you only want to hide your number once:<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Dial *67, then the number you want to call<br>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>Example: *67 555-555-5555<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Your number will appear as \u201cPrivate\u201d or \u201cBlocked\u201d for that call only.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This works on nearly all US carriers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4\"><strong>Hide Your Number for Specific Contacts<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to block your number only for certain people:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style-number\">\n<li>Open the Phone app<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the \u201cContacts\u201d tab<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select a contact<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cEdit\u201d (top right)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add *67 before their stored number<br><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"845\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-845x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10007\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-845x1024.jpeg 845w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-248x300.jpeg 248w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-768x930.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image.jpeg 1179w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 845px) 100vw, 845px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5\"><strong>How to Hide or Block Your Number on Android<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The steps to block your number vary slightly depending on your Android model (Samsung, Google Pixel, Motorola), but the general process is the same.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hide Your Number on Android (Permanent Caller ID Block)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style-number\">\n<li>Open the Phone app<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the three dots (top right)<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cSettings\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cCalling accounts\u201d or \u201cCalls\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cAdditional settings\u201d or \u201cSupplementary services\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cCaller ID\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cHide number\u201d<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hide-your-number-1024x559.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10011\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hide-your-number-1024x559.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hide-your-number-300x164.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hide-your-number-768x419.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/hide-your-number.jpg 1408w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This hides your number for all outgoing calls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hide Your Number on Samsung Devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Samsung menus look slightly different:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style-number\">\n<li>Open the Phone app<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap the three dots<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cSettings\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cSupplementary services\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cShow caller ID\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select \u201cNever\u201d<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-472x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10013\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-472x1024.jpeg 472w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-138x300.jpeg 138w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5-708x1536.jpeg 708w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-5.jpeg 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"472\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-472x1024.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10012\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-472x1024.jpeg 472w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-138x300.jpeg 138w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4-708x1536.jpeg 708w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-4.jpeg 738w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 472px) 100vw, 472px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Hide Your Number on Google Pixel Devices<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style-number\">\n<li>Open Phone<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap three dots<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to \u201cSettings\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cCaller ID &amp; spam\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tap \u201cCaller ID\u201d<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Choose \u201cHide number\u201d<strong><br><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Google-Pixel-Devices.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-10014\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Google-Pixel-Devices.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Google-Pixel-Devices-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Google-Pixel-Devices-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6\"><strong>Hide Your Number for a Single Call on Android (*67)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This is the same process as iPhone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>Dial *67 before the number<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Example: *67 555-555-5555<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Dialing *67 first is the quickest universal method.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Other Ways to Hide or Block Your Number<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiding caller ID through your phone settings is the most straightforward option, but there are additional privacy tools if you want more control.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use Carrier Settings to Block Your Number<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Most US carriers let you request a permanent block:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>AT&amp;T: Ask for \u201cCaller ID Block\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Verizon: Request \u201cBlock Caller ID\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>T-Mobile: Enable \u201cCaller ID Block\u201d through your account<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These override your phone settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use a Virtual or Secondary Number<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want a number you can share freely without exposing your real line, you can use a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/blog\/what-is-a-virtual-phone-number\/\">Virtual number<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/call-forwarding\">Forwarding number<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/number-parking\">Parked number<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/business\/\">Business line<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>These options help keep your real number private and can even offer more flexible options for features and functionality.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Use a Third-Party Privacy or Calling App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Also called \u201cdisposable phone numbers,\u201d many apps and services can generate temporary anonymous numbers for classifieds, selling items or one-time interactions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools let you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list bloglist-style\">\n<li>Protect your real number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use a temporary number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep work\/personal life separate.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>But beware &#8211; temporary, disposable phone numbers come with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fraudlabspro.com\/resources\/tutorials\/beware-of-disposable-phone-numbers\/\">risks<\/a> and can easily get mistaken for fraud and spam.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7\"><strong>How NumberBarn Helps Protect Your Number<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting a secondary phone number with NumberBarn offers privacy tools that go beyond simply hiding caller ID on your mobile device. You can:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Park a number<\/strong><br>Remove your number from public use while keeping ownership. (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.numberbarn.com\/number-parking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more here<\/a>.)<br><br><strong>Use a forwarding number<\/strong><br>Give others a number that routes through to your real number \u2013 without revealing it.<br><br><strong>Create custom voicemail greetings<\/strong><br>Avoid sharing personal info on outgoing messages.<br><br><strong>Access<\/strong> <strong>call logs<\/strong><br>Monitor who attempts to contact your line.<br><br><strong>Control caller ID settings<\/strong><br>Forwarded calls keep your personal number caller ID private.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want deeper privacy &#8211; virtual numbers, call forwarding, or number parking services can offer an extra layer of protection without complicating how you use your current phone. The right option just depends on how often you need privacy &#8211; and how visible you want your number to be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiding your phone number is one of the easiest ways to help protect your privacy. Blocking your number can help you stay anonymous for a single call, keep your personal number off business records, or fully separate work and home life. <em>You<\/em> get to decide what you share &#8211; and when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center\" id=\"8\"><strong>FAQ<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does *67 still work?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Yes &#8211; it\u2019s still the quickest way to hide your number for one call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does hiding caller ID hide my number when texting?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>No. SMS messages always show your number.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Can businesses still see my number if caller ID is blocked?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Some toll-free numbers and emergency services may receive your number automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why can\u2019t I see the \u201cShow My Caller ID\u201d toggle on my iPhone?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>Some carriers disable it. In this instance, you may need to call your provider to enable blocking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Does hiding my number work internationally?<\/strong><strong><br><\/strong>It depends on the country and carrier &#8211; *67 may not function outside the US.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Your phone number is tied to almost everything you do &#8211; banking, deliveries, job applications, medical appointments, even multi-factor authentication. When you make a call, your number may reveal more than you expect: your location, your identity, or a link back to your personal line. 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