How to Block a Phone Number on iPhone: Step-by-Step Guide

Using Settings

Key Takeaways About Block (Block) Phone Numbers on iPhone

Using Settings Open Settings, which is a gray gear icon (??) and usually appears on the home screen.
This application is often grouped with other Apple applications such as Mail and Notes.
Tap Call Blocking & Identification in the "CALLS" section of the menu.

Key Details About Block (Block) Phone Numbers on iPhone

Open Settings, which is a gray gear icon (??) and usually appears on the home screen.

Tap Phone . This application is often grouped with other Apple applications such as Mail and Notes.

Tap Call Blocking & Identification in the "CALLS" section of the menu.

A list of all contacts and anonymous numbers that you have previously blocked will be displayed.

Scroll down the list and select Block Contact at the bottom of the screen.

If the list of blocked callers exceeds the screen, you will have to scroll down.

Select the contact to block. You'll do this by tapping on the name of the person you want to block. Thus, this number will not be able to contact your iPhone by call, FaceTime or text message.

Repeat the previous two steps for all anonymous numbers or contacts you want to block.

You can unblock numbers from this menu by tapping Edit in the top right corner of the screen and selecting the number.

Using the Phone App

Open the green Phone app with a white phone icon, usually displayed on the home screen.

Tap Recents . The clock icon is in the bottom left corner of the screen.

Tap ? next to the number you want to block on the right side of the screen.

Scroll down the screen and tap Block this Caller at the bottom of the menu.

Tap Block Contact . Now, calls from this number will not be able to reach your iPhone.

Block All Calls

Open Settings, the gray gear icon (??), usually shown on the home screen.

Tap Do Not Disturb . It's near the top of the menu, next to the moon icon on a purple background.

Tap Allow Calls From . It's in the middle of the screen.

Tap No One to block all calls to your phone.

Tap Favorites to block calls from everyone except those in your "Favorites" list.

Tap Everyone to allow bets from anyone.

Swipe any screen up from the bottom to open Control Center.

Tap the crescent moon icon in the circle in the upper right corner of Control Center. Now, calls will be blocked except for the group you selected.