How to Easily Activate a Private Number on Your iPhone

Learn how to activate a private number on your iPhone in just a few steps to keep your calls anonymous.

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To activate your private number on your iPhone, follow these simple steps: 1. Open the Settings app and scroll down to select Phone. 2. Tap on Show My Caller ID. 3. Toggle off the switch to hide your caller ID and activate your private number. This ensures that your number will appear as private or unknown on the recipient's phone when making calls. Remember, this change applies to all outgoing calls and can be reversed by toggling the switch back on.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How do I hide my number on an iPhone? To hide your number on an iPhone, go to Settings, select Phone, then tap on 'Show My Caller ID' and toggle the switch off.
  2. Can I activate private number for specific calls only? No, activating private number will apply to all outgoing calls. You can't set it for specific calls.
  3. Will the recipient know my number if I activate private number? No, the recipient will see 'Private' or 'Unknown' instead of your phone number when you call.
  4. How do I revert the change and show my caller ID again? To revert the change, go back to Settings, select Phone, tap on 'Show My Caller ID' and toggle the switch back on.

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