To make a phone call with no caller ID (so the person you are calling does not see your number), you have several options depending on your phone type and carrier:
- On Android phones, you can hide your caller ID permanently by going to the Phone app > Settings > Calls or Supplementary services > Caller ID > select "Hide number" or "Never." This hides your number for all outgoing calls.
- For a one-time private call on Android or iPhone, dial a prefix code before the phone number. In many countries, the prefix code is *67 or #31#. For example, dial *67 + phone number to block your ID on that call.
- You can also contact your mobile carrier to request caller ID blocking on your line, which will hide your number on all outgoing calls.
- Some phones allow you to toggle caller ID display off in the Phone app settings for all calls.
- Third-party apps like Burner or Hushed can provide alternative anonymous numbers to call from, keeping your real number private.
Note that caller ID blocking might not work if the person you're calling has set their phone to block unknown or private numbers. Also, caller ID cannot be hidden for emergency or toll-free numbers in some cases.
This is how to make a call with no caller ID, keeping your number private from the receiver. If instructions for a specific phone or carrier are needed, do ask for more detailed guidance.
