To block calls on your iPhone is a straightforward process that can help reduce unwanted calls, including spam, telemarketers, or persistent contacts. Apple provides several methods to block callers, allowing users to prevent future communication from those numbers.

1. Blocking Calls from the Phone App

The most common way to block a caller on an iPhone is directly through the Phone app. This method works for numbers that are already in your call history.

• Steps:
  1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone.
  2. Go to the Recents tab.
  3. Find the number you want to block and tap the i icon next to it.
  4. Scroll down and select Block this Caller.
  5. Confirm by tapping Block Contact.

After you have blocked this number will no longer be able to call, message, or FaceTime you. The blocked number is added to the blocked list in your settings, where you can manage blocked contacts.

2. Blocking a Contact

If the caller is already saved in your contacts, you can block calls on your iphone directly from the Contacts app:

• Steps:
  1. Open the Contacts or Phone app.
  2. Find and open the contact you wish to block.
  3. Scroll to the bottom of their contact details.
  4. Tap Block this Caller and confirm.

3. Blocking Calls from Messages or FaceTime

You can block a caller from within the Messages or FaceTime apps.

• From Messages:
  1. Open the Messages app.
  2. Select the conversation with the person you want to block.
  3. Tap their name or number at the top of the conversation.
  4. Tap the i information button.
  5. Scroll down and select Block this Caller.
• From FaceTime:
  1. Open the FaceTime app.
  2. Find the person in the recent call list.
  3. Tap the i next to their name.
  4. Scroll down and tap Block this Caller.

4. Managing Blocked Numbers

You can view and manage all blocked numbers in your iPhone’s settings. To unblock or view the list:

• Steps:
  1. Open the Settings app.
  2. Scroll down and select Phone, Messages, or FaceTime (depending on the type of contact you want to manage).
  3. Tap Blocked Contacts to view a list of all blocked numbers.
  4. Tap Edit to remove any numbers from the blocked list.

5. Silencing Unknown Callers

You can automatically silence calls from numbers that are not in your contacts, recent outgoing calls, or Siri suggestions. These calls will go straight to voicemail, helping you avoid spam and robocalls.

• Steps:
  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Tap Phone.
  3. Scroll down and turn on Silence Unknown Callers.

6. Using Do Not Disturb Mode

• Steps:
  1. Go to Settings > Focus > Do Not Disturb.
  2. You can allow calls only from certain groups, like favorites, and block all other incoming calls.

7. Third-Party Call Blocking Apps

Apple supports third-party apps to help identify and block spam calls. These apps use a database of known spam numbers to prevent them from reaching your phone. Some popular apps include:

• Truecaller
• Hiya
• RoboKiller

The above can be downloaded from the App Store and enabled in your settings.

• Steps:
  1. Go to Settings > Phone.
  2. Tap Call Blocking & Identification.
  3. Enable the third-party app by toggling it on.