Other Ways to Block Your Number AKA Make a Private Call If your cell phone carrier does not allow you to block your number, there are still a few timeless methods that work for making private calls.

On an iPhone If you're team iPhone, here's a step-by-step breakdown of how to block your number when calling someone: 1. On your iPhone, begin by going to your Settings app.

But on the hardware level, the basic steps vary depending on your device. How to hide your number on iOS To block your phone number on your iPhone, you'll want to follow these steps.