Change or Hide Your Caller ID on iPhone

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Change your Caller ID on your iPhone by contacting your carrier or hide it using Settings
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Do you want to hide your phone number or Caller ID for privacy reasons or does no one answer your calls because they don't recognize your full name? You can easily use Settings in your iPhone to hide your Caller ID , but if you want to change it, you'll have to get in contact with your carrier. This wikiHow article teaches you how to change or hide your Caller ID on an iPhone.

How to Update Your Caller ID

You can’t change the details of your Caller ID on iPhone, but you can do so by contacting your cellular carrier. To toggle your Caller ID on or off, go to Settings > Phone > Show My Caller ID .

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Changing Your ID with Your Carrier

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  1. Caller IDs show the name and number associated with the information the carrier has for you, so it may not be exactly what you want to appear when you call people. To change it, get in contact with your cellular carrier, such as AT&T or T-Mobile.
    • For example, if you go by your middle name at work, but your carrier only has your first and last name, it's likely that no one from work will answer your calls because they don't recognize the name.
    • Your carrier may be able to help you make the change over the phone, or they might direct you to their app or website so you can update the information yourself.
  2. T-Mobile, for example, has an app that allows you to manage your account, so you can use the app to change your name. Not every carrier has an app that you can use. Look for one in the App Store or check for information on your carrier’s website.
    • If the carrier's website doesn't advertise a mobile app, they most likely don't have one. Instead, use the website or call them!
    • To do this in the T-Mobile mobile app, open it and go to tap T-Mobile on the Home screen, then navigate to More > Profile Settings > Caller ID . Select the line you want to edit and change the first and last name as you'd like them to appear in your Caller ID. Finally, tap Save Caller ID name . [1]
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  3. You may be able to log in and change your Caller ID without talking to anyone! Most carriers have a website that you can log into and/or an app you can use, but if they don't, you'll need to call them.
    • For example, for AT&T users, go to the website and log in, then go to People & permissions > Show details > Edit , enter the updated Caller ID, and select Save . [2]
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Hiding Your Caller ID in Settings

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  1. Tap the app icon that looks like some gears on a light grey background. [3]
  2. It's next to an icon of a hand-held phone receiver on a green background. You’ll need to scroll down in the Settings menu to find it.
  3. You'll see this under the "Calls" header. You might need to scroll down to see it.
  4. If the switch is grey, then your Caller ID will not show when you call people.
    • With Caller ID off, the people you call will see "No Caller ID" or "Unknown," and many of these calls are usually ignored and unanswered. Some people may block these calls.
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Personalizing Your Contact Info in Contacts

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  1. While editing your information in Contacts won’t technically affect your caller ID, it allows you to personalize what your contacts see when you call or message them. To get started, open the Contacts app. [4]
  2. It’s at the very stop of the screen, under your name and profile picture.
  3. It’s at the top of the menu, under the large version of your profile picture.
  4. This will share your chosen name and image with your contacts when you call or message them. Once you’ve done that, you can make further adjustments from the same menu:
    • Tap the Name field to enter a new first and last name for yourself.
    • You can also tap the Edit button to customize the display screen that your contacts see when you call by adding a Contact Photo and/or a Poster.
    • Once you’ve made the changes you like, select Share Automatically or Always Ask to determine if your contacts automatically see this information.
  5. When you’re done, tap Back in the top left corner to return to the My Card menu.
  6. From here, you can fine-tune your contact information even more. For instance, you can:
    • Customize your first and last name
    • Add a new contact photo for yourself
    • Add a company name
    • Enter additional phone numbers and email addresses
    • Update your preferred pronouns
    • Set a custom ringtone and message alert
    • Enter links and social profiles
    • Set your birth date
    • Enter a medical ID
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      • Not all carriers allow you to turn off caller ID, so you might not see or change this option in your settings. [5]
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      • Even if caller ID is turned off on your iPhone, people you call on FaceTime will still see your number. [6]
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      • If you change your Caller ID with your carrier, it may take up to 72 hours for the change to be reflected when you make calls. The people you call might also need to clear their Caller ID records before they see the change.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.t-mobile.com/support/tutorials/device/app/ios/topic/t-mobile-app/user-and-account-management-caller-id-name-change/3
      2. ↑ https://www.att.com/support/article/wireless/KM1002271/
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/make-a-call-iph3c993cbc/ios
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/add-your-contact-info-iph18b749db1/ios
      5. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/make-a-call-iph3c993cbc/ios
      6. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/make-a-call-iph3c993cbc/ios

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