How to Block & Unblock Numbers & Contacts on iPhone

Sometimes, whether it's an ex, a cyberbully, or an obnoxious telemarketer, a person just won't get the message and stop calling or texting you. That's when it's time to block their calls and texts on your iPhone. Let's talk about how to stop unwanted messages or phone calls on your iPhone.

Related: How to Check Voicemails from Blocked Numbers on iPhone

How to Block a Contact on iPhone in the Phone App

Enabling call blocking for a specific number on your Apple device means you will no longer receive phone calls, FaceTime calls, text messages, or iMessages from that number. If you're receiving repeated calls from a masked number, you can also learn how to find No Caller ID numbers on an iPhone. Now, here’s how to block a phone number on iPhone:

1. Open the Phone app.
2. Tap the Info icon next to the contact you wish to block.
3. Scroll down to the bottom and tap Block this Caller.
4. Then, tap Block Contact.

How to Block a Contact on iPhone in the Messages App

For more tips about how to use your iPhone, sign up for our Tip of the Day newsletter. If someone keeps texting you instead of calling, it may be more convenient to block them from the Messages app. This way is fairly simple as well.

1. Open the Messages app.
2. Tap the text conversation you'd like to block.
3. Tap the Contact at the top of the screen.
4. Tap the Info button.
5. Scroll down to the bottom and tap Block this Caller.
6. Then, tap Block Contact.

If you suspect this message is spam, we've also covered how to report spam messages straight to Apple.

How to Find Blocked Numbers on iPhone

If you want to know how to look at blocked numbers on your iPhone:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap Blocked Contacts.

You will now see a list of all the numbers you have blocked.

How to Unblock Numbers on iPhone

Are you wondering how you unblock a number on your iPhone? Here's how:

1. Open Settings.
2. Tap Phone.
3. Tap Blocked Contacts.
4. Swipe left on the contact you want to unblock.
5. Tap Unblock.

Blocking people from contacting you is not only important for your safety, it can also be extremely beneficial for your peace of mind or mental health. Blocking doesn't have to be permanent and it doesn't notify the person when you've done it so don't worry about causing offense. Protect your peace and your iPhone from unwanted calls and messages. Happy blocking! Also, if you're wondering if someone might have blocked you, here's how to tell if someone blocked your number on iPhone.