In this period where privacy concerns are at an all time very important because of the situation of the country, it’s important to have the means to control who can see your personal information, including your phone number. Whether you are making a sensitive call or simply want to maintain your privacy, hiding your number can be a an important tool. If you are an MTN subscriber, the process we are dropping below is the simple ways to hide your phone number just as we did on how to check your data balance on MTN.
Why Hide Your Number?
Before we explain how to hide your MTN number, let’s briefly touch on why you might want to hide your number. There are several reasons why people hide their number:
1. Privacy: You may want to keep your phone number private when calling someone you don’t know or trust.
2. Security: Revealing your number to strangers can potentially expose you to spam calls, scams, or other forms of unwanted communication.
3. Anonymity: In some situations, such as conducting research or reaching out to businesses, maintaining anonymity can be advantageous.
How to Hide Number on MTN
MTN offers a simple code to hide your number when making calls. Follow these steps below to hide your MTN number when making calls.
1. Dial the USSD Code: Open your phone’s dialer and dial the following USSD code: `#31#`.
2. Enter the Number: After dialing the USSD code, enter the phone number you wish to call. Make sure to include the country code if you are calling internationally.
3. Make the Call: Once you enter the number, press the call button, your number will be hidden from the recipient’s caller ID.
While hiding your number on MTN, there are a few additional tips and considerations to keep in mind:
1. Check Call Display Settings: Before attempting to hide your number, ensure that your phone’s call display settings allows it. Some devices may have restrictions or settings that prevent you from hiding your number.
2. One-Time Setting: Hiding your number using the `#31#` code is is just a one-time setting. You will need to enter the code each time you want to hide your number for a specific call.
3. Emergency Services: Keep in mind that hiding your number may prevent emergency services from identifying your location in case of an emergency. In situations where your safety is at risk, it’s advisable to avoid hiding your number.
4. Respect Privacy: Just as you value your own privacy, respect the privacy of others. Avoid using the hidden number feature for malicious or inappropriate purposes.
5. Consider Alternative Methods: If you frequently need to hide your number, consider alternative methods such as using a calling card or third-party apps that offer additional privacy features.
Second Method To Hide Your Number On MTN Network
The second method to hide your MTN number is applicable to all network as it settings needs to be done on the phone settings and not from the sim or dialling any code. Below is the steps to hide your MTN number using the call settings.
- Go to your phone settings
- Scroll down to call settings
- Click on call settings
- Select Additional Settings
- Click on hide caller ID
- Then Activate.
Please note that this code will make all your out going calls appear as hidden to the recipient until it’s cancelled.
With this MTN’s simple USSD code or going through your phone settings, you can easily conceal your number from recipients’ caller IDs, giving you peace of mind and added security. Remember to use this feature responsibly and always prioritize safety, especially in emergency situations.