Blocking unwanted numbers or contacts on your iPhone is a simple yet effective way to avoid nuisance calls, spam messages, or unwanted communication. Whether it’s persistent telemarketing calls or bothersome text messages, iOS provides built-in features to help you block specific numbers or contacts. Follow these steps to block a number or contact on your iPhone:
Step 1: Open the Phone or Messages App Depending on whether you want to block a phone number or a contact from sending you messages, open either the Phone app or the Messages app on your iPhone.
Step 2: Access the Recent Calls or Conversations In the Phone app, navigate to the “Recents” tab to view a list of recent calls. If you’re blocking a number from sending you messages, open the Messages app and select the conversation containing messages from the contact you wish to block.
Step 3: Identify the Number or Contact to Block Scroll through the list of recent calls or conversations to locate the number or contact you want to block. Tap on the specific entry to access more options.
Step 4: Block the Number or Contact Once you’ve selected the number or contact, you’ll typically see an “i” or information icon next to it. Tap on this icon to access additional details and options.
- For Phone Calls: In the call details screen, look for the option labeled “Block this Caller” or “Block Contact.” Tap on it to confirm your decision to block the number.
- For Messages: In the conversation details screen, tap on the contact’s name or number at the top of the screen to open the contact details. Then, select “info” or “i” to access more options. Finally, tap on “Block this Caller” or “Block Contact” to block the number.
Step 5: Confirm the Block After tapping the “Block” option, iOS will prompt you to confirm your decision to block the number or contact. Confirm the action to proceed with blocking.
Step 6: Manage Blocked Contacts (Optional) To manage your list of blocked contacts and numbers, navigate to Settings > Phone > Blocked Contacts (or Settings > Messages > Blocked). Here, you can view and edit the list of blocked contacts, add new numbers to block, or unblock previously blocked contacts if needed.
That’s it! You’ve successfully blocked the unwanted number or contact on your iPhone. Blocked callers will no longer be able to reach you via phone calls, FaceTime, or text messages. This feature provides peace of mind and helps you maintain control over your communication preferences on your iPhone.