Preventing Your Phone Number from Being Displayed While Calling Others

There are numerous reasons why you may want to conceal your caller ID and block your phone number when making calls. Whether you wish to avoid unwanted spam calls after contacting a company or want to surprise someone, we've got you covered with several ways to do so.

One way of temporarily hiding your number is to dial *67 before the recipient's number. This code will remove your number and block your ID, and you can use it on both smartphones and landlines free of charge. You can also save the recipient's number with the code so that you don't have to enter it manually for each call.

Should you wish to conceal your number permanently from everyone, here are a few ways to do it:

Firstly, you can contact your carrier to have them block your number on all outgoing calls. Some carriers may charge for this service, while others may not.

Alternatively, some wireless carriers permit you to conceal your number via their website or app. For instance, Fido customers can do this by logging into their account on fido.ca and selecting "View Usage and Manage" > "Actions" > "Change Call Display Name" > "First and Last Name" fields > "Verify call display" > "Update" > "Done." While not every carrier offers this option online, it's worth investigating before calling in.

Lastly, for those who do not want to contact their carrier, some smartphones, such as Androids and iPhones, enable you to block your number through their settings. This feature may not work on all devices, but it is available for many models.

By following the methods mentioned above, you can safeguard your privacy and personal information while making calls.

To begin blocking your number from appearing on a call recipient's caller ID, you should click on the "Phone" app. Then, in the upper right-hand corner, select the three dots and choose "Call settings" or simply "Settings." Once there, scroll down the page until you see "More Settings" or "Other call settings" and press that option. You'll then want to press "Show My Caller ID" and select "Hide number" to successfully hide your number from view.

For iPhone users, click on "Settings" and scroll until you see "Phone." Once there, click "Show My Caller ID" towards the bottom of the page and toggle the button to the off position.

If you're uncomfortable with the idea of changing your phone settings or contacting your carrier, using a burner app is another option. These apps provide you with a secondary phone number and are available on both iPhone and Android devices. Apps like Google Voice, Hushed, and Burner all offer different plans and features for a small monthly fee.

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As for frequently asked questions, *67 and #31# both still work for blocking your number, but must be typed in every time you want to block your number. Additionally, you can block your own number when sending a text by changing your phone settings or using *67 or #31# before dialing the number.

Concealing Your Caller Identification: A Comprehensive Guide

Want to maintain anonymity when making calls? Look no further as we present to you various ways to accomplish this task. You could opt for the traditional methods of dialing *67 or #31# before the intended phone number, or request your carrier to implement a permanent block on your caller identification. Alternatively, configuring the settings on your Android or iPhone device is another viable option. For a thorough walk-through on each of these methods, refer to the guide provided above.