Do you need to block incoming calls or messages from an unknown phone number? If you suspect a spam number is contacting you, or if you no longer wish to speak with a specific person, you can easily block their number in a few simple steps. You can block numbers or contacts in your Settings, Phone app, and even in the Messages app. This wikiHow will show you how to block and stop unwanted phone calls or messages from any phone number on your iPhone.

[Edit]things you should know

• Open “Settings” → “Phone” → “Blocked contacts” → “Add new…” → Tap the contact.
• Open “Phone” → “Recent” → “i” → “Block this caller” → “Block contact”.
• To unblock, open “Settings” → “Phone” → “Blocked contacts” → “Edit” → minus sign → “Unblock”.

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[Edit]add contact to block list

1. Open the Settings app. It looks like a gray cog icon.^[1]
   
   • Make sure to update your iPhone.
   • Use this method to block a phone number in your contacts.
2. Tap . You can find it at the bottom, in the middle of the page voice memos,
   
3. Tap . it will be down Call Blocking & Identification,
   
4. Tap . You can find it at the very bottom of the page. If you have multiple number blocks, you may have to scroll to find this option.
   
5. Tap the contact you want to block. They will be added to the block list.
   
   • Tap to block another number add new… again and select a new contact.
   • To unblock a number, tap edit in the upper-right corner → tap on the red minus sign → tap unblock,

[Edit]block from recent calls

1. Open the Phone app. It looks like a white phone icon with a green background.
   
2. Tap . It’s a clock icon in the lower-left corner of the screen.
   
3. Tap next to the number you want to block. It’s on the right side of the screen.
   
4. Tap . It will be in red at the very bottom of the page.
   
5. Tap . The phone number will be blocked on your iPhone.
   

[Edit]block from messages

1. Open the Messages app. It looks like a white chat bubble icon with a green background.
   
   • Use this method to block the phone number that sent you the message.
2. Tap on a conversation. Access the conversation with the phone number you want to block.
   
3. Tap on the contact photo. In most cases, it will be a gray person icon.
   
   • A pop-up menu will open.
4. Tap . It’s on the right side, below the phone number.
   
5. Tap . It will be in red at the very bottom of the page.
   
6. Tap . The phone number will be blocked on your iPhone.
   

[Edit]unblocking number

1. Open the Settings app. It looks like a gray cog icon.
   
   • Use this method to unblock a phone number or contact.
2. Tap . You can find it at the bottom, in the middle of the page voice memos,
   
3. Tap . it will be down Call Blocking & Identification,
   
4. Tap . It’s in the upper-right corner.
   
   • You will see a list of all blocked numbers.
5. Tap the red minus icon , then tap . The phone number will be unblocked on your iPhone.
   
   • The phone number will be able to make calls and send messages on your iPhone.

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[Edit]Advice

• using the do not disturb Will allow you to block/silence incoming calls without blocking contacts.

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