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How to block someone's number on your iPhone

To block a number on your iPhone, you can use the built-in call blocking and identification feature, or you can use a third-party app to automatically block calls from known spam numbers.

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Published Dec 3, 2022
How to block a number on iPhone.

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 5 minutes

What you'll need: iPhone

  • Getting unwanted phone calls can be a frustrating and annoying experience.
  • One of the valuable features of the iPhone is the ability to block a number, preventing the person from being able to reach you.
  • In this article, we will take a closer look at what happens when you block a number on an iPhone.

Unwanted phone calls can come from a variety of sources, such as telemarketers, scam artists, or even people who are trying to harass or bother you. These calls can be disruptive, and they can be difficult to stop or block.

Let's explore the different methods that you can use to block a number on an iPhone, and we will discuss the benefits of using this feature.

By the end of this article, you should have a better understanding of how to block a number on an iPhone and how this feature can help you to manage your incoming calls and messages.

Video: How to block a number on iPhone.

Related reading: How to unblock someone's phone number on your iPhone.

How to block a number on iPhone

When you block a number on an iPhone, the person who is calling from that number will not be able to reach you, and any calls or messages that they try to send will not be delivered.

How to block someone's phone number on your iPhone

To block a phone number on an iPhone, you can follow the steps below.

Important: Once you block someone's number they will not be able to contact you at all.

1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone.

Open the Phone app
Open the Phone app.

2. Select the Recent tab to see a list of your recent calls.

Tap on the Recent tab
Tap on the Recent tab.

3. Find the number that you want to block and tap on the blue (i) button next to it.

Tap on the blue (i) button
Tap on the blue (i) button.

4. In the menu that appears, select the Block this Caller option.

Tap on the Block this Caller option.
Tap on the Block this Caller option.

5. Confirm that you want to block the number by selecting Block Contact or Block this Caller in the confirmation message that appears.

Tap Block Contact or Block this Caller.
Tap Block Contact or Block this Caller.

FAQs

When you block someone's phone number on your iPhone, what happens?

When you block a number on an iPhone, the person who is calling from that number will not be able to reach you. If the person tries to call you, their call will not go through, and they will hear a message saying that the call cannot be completed as dialed. Additionally, if the person tries to send you a text message, the message will not be delivered, and they will receive a notification saying it was not delivered.

What happens when someone tries to send you a message from a phone number you've blocked?

If someone sends you a message from a number you have blocked on your iPhone, the message will not be delivered, and the person who sent the message will receive a notification saying that the message was not delivered. The notification will depend on the type of message sent and could be something like "SMS send failure" for a text message or "iMessage not delivered" for an iMessage. 

What happens when someone tries to FaceTime you from a blocked number?

If you have blocked a number on your iPhone, the person who is calling from that number will not be able to reach you, and any calls or messages they try to send will not be delivered. This includes calls made using FaceTime, a video and audio calling service built into the iPhone. When someone who has been blocked tries to call you using FaceTime, their call will not go through, and they will hear a message saying that the call cannot be completed as dialed.

Overall, someone cannot contact you using FaceTime from a blocked number because blocking a number on an iPhone prevents the person who is calling from that number from reaching you.

This article was originally published on 3 Dec 2022 but has been regularly updated to keep the information current.
Kyle Crisp
Kyle has been using Apple products for over 25 years. He loves helping people learn how to use their Apple devices.
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