How to Put Your Number on Private: the Complete Guide for Any Smartphone
By Alexander Ross
If you prefer an automated approach rather than entering dialer codes before every call, iOS contains an internal toggle that applies the restriction across all outbound voice traffic.
Open Settings, scroll down to Apps (or directly to Phone on earlier iOS builds), and tap Phone. Locate the setting labeled Show My Caller ID. Tapping this option prompts your device to query your carrier's Home Location Register (HLR). Once the status loads, flip the toggle switch to the off position.
This setting stays active until you manually revert it. Every outbound call will arrive without caller ID metadata. If the "Show My Caller ID" toggle appears grayed out or spins indefinitely, your mobile carrier has locked remote provisioning for that switch. In that scenario, you must request network-level caller ID blocking through your cellular provider's customer service team.
Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.
