How to Withhold Your Cell Phone Number When Calling

Learn how to easily hide your cell phone number on outgoing calls with simple steps.

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To withhold your cell phone number when making a call, dial #31# before the number you wish to call. For example, to call 123-456-7890, dial #31#1234567890. This will prevent your number from showing on the recipient's Caller ID. Alternatively, you can adjust your phone's settings to hide caller ID for all outgoing calls.

FAQs & Answers

  1. How can I hide my number when calling someone? You can hide your number when making a call by dialing #31# followed by the phone number you wish to call. For instance, to contact 123-456-7890, you would dial #31#1234567890.
  2. Is there a way to hide my number for all calls? Yes, you can adjust your phone's settings to hide your caller ID for all outgoing calls. This option varies by device and carrier, so check your phone's settings menu.
  3. Will the person I'm calling know that my number is withheld? Yes, if you successfully withhold your number, the recipient will see 'Blocked' or 'Private Number' on their Caller ID instead of your phone number.
  4. Can I hide my caller ID from specific contacts? Most phones do not have an option to hide your number from specific contacts. You would need to use the #31# prefix each time you call a contact to keep your number hidden.

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