How to hide your number
Hiding your phone number can be useful in many situations. For example, if you want to maintain privacy during a call or avoid an unwanted contact from calling you, you can temporarily disable sending your number.
In this article, we will see how to hide the number on different types of devices and telephone networks.
How does it work?
Hiding your own number means preventing others from viewing it when making a call. Instead of our number appearing on the other phone's display, "Private Number" or "Unknown" will appear instead.
To do this, it is necessary to modify the settings of your device or telephone network. Let's see together how to do it for the main Italian operators.
Vodafone
To hide your number with Vodafone, simply dial *67 before the number you want to call. So, for example, if you want to call the number 123456789, you need to dial *67123456789.
TIM
TIM also allows you to hide your number by dialing *67 before the number to call. Alternatively, you can activate the "Anonymous Calls" option from your smartphone settings.
Wind Tre
With Wind Tre, you can hide your number by dialing #31# before the number to call. For example, if you want to call the number 123456789, you need to dial #31#123456789.
Alternatively, you can activate the "Anonymous Calls" option from your smartphone settings.
Why hide your number
Hiding your number can be useful for many reasons. Here are some:
- Privacy: if you don't want the person calling you to see your number, hiding it is the ideal solution.
- Safety: in some cases, such as when dealing with unknown or spam numbers, hiding your number can protect your safety and that of your family.
- Profession: if you are a professional who needs to maintain the privacy of your clients, hiding your number can be a good practice.
- Marketing: if you are doing marketing activities and want your calls to appear anonymous, hiding your number is the best option.
In any case, remember that hiding your number may cause some people not to answer the call. So make sure to inform important people that you are hiding your number before making the call.
How to hide your number on a landline phone
If you have a landline phone and want to hide your number when calling someone, there are some options you can consider.
Option 1: Use the number blocking service
Some telephone operators offer a number blocking service that allows you to hide your number when making a call. To use this service, you need to dial a code before making the call. The code may vary depending on the telephone operator, so check with your operator to know which code to use.
Here's how it works:
- Type in the code provided by your phone operator
- After typing in the code, type in the phone number of the person you want to call
- Press the "Enter" or "Call" button
This way, the person receiving your call will see "Private Number" or "Unknown" on their phone display instead of your number.
Option 2: Use an application to hide your number
There are several applications available for smartphones that allow you to hide your number when making a call. Some of these applications are free, while others require a monthly or yearly subscription.
Here's how it works:
- Download and install an application to hide your number on your smartphone
- Open the application and follow the instructions to configure the settings
- After configuring the application, make the call as you would normally do
This way, the person receiving your call will see "Private Number" or "Unknown" on their phone display instead of your number.
Remember that some people may not answer calls from unknown numbers, so make sure to inform important people about your choice to hide your number before using these options.
How to Hide Your Number on a Smartphone
If you want to make a call without displaying your phone number, you can use the "Hide Caller ID" function available on most smartphones.
Steps to Hide Your Number on Android
- Open the Phone app on your Android device
- Tap the icon with three dots in the upper right corner and select "Settings"
- Scroll down to find the "Caller ID" or "Show My Number" option and tap it
- Select "Hide My Number" or "Private"
Steps to Hide Your Number on iPhone
- Go to Settings
- Tap Phone
- Tap Show My Caller ID
- Turn off the Show My Caller ID feature
Remember that if you decide to hide your number, you may not be able to receive responses from unknown or blocked numbers. Additionally, some people may choose not to answer calls from private numbers.
Alternatively, you can also use third-party apps like "Secret Number" or "Private Number" to mask your identity during calls.
It's important to remember that hiding your own number during calls may be considered suspicious or non-transparent behavior, so use this function carefully and always respect the privacy of others.
How to Hide Your Number on WhatsApp
If you want to use WhatsApp without your contacts being able to see your phone number, there are some options available:
1. Use a false or temporary number
There are several apps that allow you to get a temporary or false number to use on WhatsApp. These apps create a new virtual phone number that you can use as if it were your real one. This way, you can use WhatsApp without revealing your actual number.
2. Set the privacy of your profile
You can set the privacy of your profile so that only the people you have added as contacts can see your phone number. To do this, follow these steps:
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings
- Tap Account and then Privacy
- Under "Last Seen", select the option "My Contacts"
- In "Profile Photo", select the option "My Contacts"
- In "About", select the option "My Contacts"
This way, only the people you have added as contacts will be able to see your personal information, including your phone number.
3. Create a business account
If you're using WhatsApp for business purposes, you can create a business account. In this case, you can use a different phone number than your personal one for your business. This way, your contacts will only see the number of your business account and not your personal number.
In summary, if you want to hide your number on WhatsApp, there are several options available. You can use a false or temporary number, set the privacy of your profile, or create a business account. Choose the option that best suits your needs and start using WhatsApp without revealing your actual phone number!
Conclusion
Hiding your number on WhatsApp can be useful for protecting your privacy or for professional reasons. Fortunately, there are several options available to do so, including using a false or temporary number, setting the privacy of your profile, or creating a business account.
Choose the option that best suits your needs and start using WhatsApp without revealing your actual phone number!
Michael Anderson - Software Engineer
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