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Check your phone settings to see what numbers you've blocked from contacting you
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You can see a list of all blocked phone numbers, contacts, and emails in your iPhone's Settings app. If needed, you can unblock contacts on the same page. This wikiHow will show you how to see blocked contacts on an iPhone.

Things You Should Know

  • To see blocked contacts on an iPhone, go to "Settings" → "Phone" → "Blocked Contacts".
  • You can also go to "Settings" → "FaceTime" or "Messages" or "Mail" → "Blocked Contacts".
  • To unblock a contact, tap "Edit" in the top-right corner and tap the red circle next to the number.
Method 1
Method 1 of 4:

See Blocked Phone Contacts

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  1. This is the grey cog icon.
  2. The Phone icon looks like a white phone with a green background.
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  3. You may need to scroll down to find this. It will be near the bottom of the page. [1]
  4. You'll see a list of all blocked contacts .
    • If you want to unblock a contact, tap Edit in the top-right corner and tap the red circle next to the number.
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Method 2
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See Blocked FaceTime Contacts

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  1. This is the grey cog icon.
  2. The FaceTime icon looks like a white video camera with a green background.
  3. You may need to scroll down to find this. It will be at the bottom of the page.
  4. You'll see a list of all blocked contacts.
    • If you want to unblock a contact, tap Edit in the top-right corner and tap the red circle next to the number.
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Method 3
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See Blocked Messages Contacts

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  1. This is the grey cog icon.
  2. The Messages icon looks like a white speech bubble with a green background.
  3. You may need to scroll down to find this. It will be underneath the SMS/MMS header.
  4. You'll see a list of all blocked contacts.
    • If you want to unblock a contact, tap Edit in the top-right corner and tap the red circle next to the number.
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Method 4
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See Blocked Mail Contacts

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  1. This is the grey cog icon.
  2. The Mail icon looks like a white envelope with a blue background.
  3. You can find this underneath the Threading header.
  4. You'll see a list of all blocked contacts.
    • If you want to unblock a contact, tap Edit in the top-right corner and tap the red circle next to the number.
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      1. Open Settings .
      2. Tap Phone .
      3. Tap Call Blocking & Identification .
      4. Find blocked contacts under “BLOCKED CONTACTS.”

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