We've all been in a situation where, when making a call, we prefer our phone number to remain private. Generally, we like the person we are calling to see who we are, but there are circumstances in which we would prefer to keep a certain anonymity. Something we can do by hiding the caller ID.
How to hide our number when calling
Often, when contacting someone, whether a business or an individual, we may have reasons for not wanting to share our phone number. The classic method is to dial #31# followed by the phone number we wish to call. However, this solution can be less convenient if we need to hide the number frequently.
Fortunately, there is a simpler option. Here's how we can hide our number when calling:
- Open the Settings app on our iPhone.
- Go into Phone.
- Tap on Show My Caller ID.
- Enable or disable the setting according to our preferences.
It's important to note that some telephone companies may require us to contact them to activate this feature the first time. Once activated, however, and as long as we keep it that way, all recipients of our calls will see "Hidden Number," thus ensuring our privacy.
It's clear that privacy is essential in many aspects, including phone calls. Fortunately, there are options to manage how and when we show our caller ID, ensuring our peace of mind when communicating.
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