How to Block a Contact on iPhone
Open your iPhone’s Settings., Tap Phone., Tap Call Blocking & Identification., Tap Block Contact., Select a contact to block.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone’s Settings.
It’s a gray app containing sprockets on your home screen. -
Step 2: Tap Phone.
It’s in the fifth section of the menu. , It’s the second setting in the "Calls" section of the menu.
A list of all the contacts and phone numbers you've previously blocked will appear. , It's at the bottom of the screen.
If your list of blocked callers extends beyond the screen, you'll have to scroll down. , Simply tap the name of the person you wish to block.
The blocked contact will no longer be able to reach you on your iPhone by phone call, FaceTime, or Messages.
Repeat the previous two steps for all contacts you wish to block.
You can unblock contacts from this menu by tapping Edit in the upper-right corner of the screen and selecting them. -
Step 3: Tap Call Blocking & Identification.
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Step 4: Tap Block Contact.
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Step 5: Select a contact to block.
Detailed Guide
It’s a gray app containing sprockets on your home screen.
It’s in the fifth section of the menu. , It’s the second setting in the "Calls" section of the menu.
A list of all the contacts and phone numbers you've previously blocked will appear. , It's at the bottom of the screen.
If your list of blocked callers extends beyond the screen, you'll have to scroll down. , Simply tap the name of the person you wish to block.
The blocked contact will no longer be able to reach you on your iPhone by phone call, FaceTime, or Messages.
Repeat the previous two steps for all contacts you wish to block.
You can unblock contacts from this menu by tapping Edit in the upper-right corner of the screen and selecting them.
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