What Is The Best Way To Call A Private Number?

To call a private number, the simplest and most widely applicable method is to use the code *67 before dialing the desired phone number. This hides your phone number, showing either "Private," "Anonymous," or "Blocked" on the recipient's caller ID. Here's how to do it:

1. Open your phone's dialer screen.
2. Enter *67 followed by the phone number you wish to call. Example: *67 2125551212

Keep in mind that this method works on a per-call basis; you must enter *67 each time you want to mask your number. Additionally, you can set your phone to hide your caller ID by default on both iPhone and Android devices:

For iPhone:

1. Go to Settings > Phone.
2. Toggle off "Show My Caller ID."

For Android:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap the three-dot menu and select Settings.
3. Tap Calls and then Additional settings.
4. Toggle off "Caller ID."

Alternatively, you can request your cellular carrier to hide your phone number by default. Call your mobile carrier's customer support line and ask your customer support technician to make your phone number private.