4 Simple Ways to Block a Phone Number or Contact on iPhone

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Quick ways to stop a phone number from calling or texting your iPhone
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Do you need to block incoming calls or messages from a phone number you don't know? If you suspect you're being contacted by a spam number, or if you no longer want to speak to someone specific, you can easily block their number in a few simple steps. You can block numbers or contacts in your Settings, the Phone app, and even the Messages app. This wikiHow will show you how to block and prevent unwanted phone calls or messages from a phone number on your iPhone.

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  • Open "Settings" → "Phone" → "Blocked Contacts" → "Add New…" → tap the contact.
  • Open "Phone" → "Recents" → "i" → "Block this Caller" → "Block Contact".
  • To unblock, open "Settings" → "Phone" → "Blocked Contacts" → "Edit" → minus sign → "Unblock".
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

Blocking from Recent Calls

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  1. This looks like a white phone icon with a green background.
  2. It's a clock icon in the bottom left corner of the screen.
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  3. It's on the right side of the screen.
  4. This will be in red, at the very bottom of the page.
  5. The phone number will be blocked on your iPhone.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 4:

Blocking from Messages

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  1. This looks like a white chat bubble icon with a green background.
    • Use this method to block a phone number that has messaged you.
  2. Use the conversation with the phone number you want to block.
  3. In most cases, this will be a grey person icon.
    • A pop-up menu will open.
  4. This will be located underneath the phone number, to the right.
  5. This will be in red, at the very bottom of the page.
  6. The phone number will be blocked on your iPhone.
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Method 3
Method 3 of 4:

Adding Contacts to Block List

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  1. This looks like a grey cog icon. [1]
  2. You can find this in the middle of the page, underneath Voice Memos .
  3. This will be underneath Call Blocking & Identification .
  4. You can find this at the very bottom of the page. If you have many numbers blocked, you may need to scroll to find this option.
  5. They will be added to the block list.
    • To block another number, tap Add New… again and select a new contact.
    • To unblock a number, tap Edit in the top-right corner → tap the red minus sign → tap Unblock .
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Method 4
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Unblocking Numbers

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  1. This looks like a grey cog icon.
    • Use this method to unblock a phone number or a contact.
  2. You can find this in the middle of the page, underneath Voice Memos .
  3. This will be underneath Call Blocking & Identification .
  4. This is at the top-right corner.
    • You'll see a list of all blocked numbers.
  5. The phone number will be unblocked on your iPhone.
    • The phone number will be able to call and send messages to your iPhone.
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    How can I temporarily block a number?
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    Go to your Contacts. Click on the person you want to block. Scroll down and at the very end it will say Block this Caller. Click on that. Then it will say Block Contact. Click on it. To unblock, go through the steps again. Instead of saying Block this Caller it will say Unblock. Just press that.
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    How do I block a phone number on an iPhone 6?
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    Go into the phone application, then press Recent on the right to the number. You will see an "I". Press that, then scroll down and it should say Block this Person. Do so, as needed.
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    How do I know if I have been blocked on someone's phone?
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    When you send a text or call the person, it will tell you, or it will go straight to voicemail when you call.
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      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT201229

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      1. Open Settings .
      2. Tap Phone .
      3. Tap Call Blocking & Identification .
      4. Tap Block Contact... .
      5. Select a contact to block.

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