If you are an MTN subscriber who likes to keep your number private, then here’s how to hide your number on your MTN line.
Sometimes, you do not want to let people know your true ID when you call them. But you need to call them.
There are many reasons for hiding your number. The first is to avoid people taking your number and sending broadcast spam messages. It can be very annoying.
What about a one-time call you would like to make, but you do need the person to save your number or call you back? Then the huge question pops up.
How can I hide my number? Or better still, if you’re an MTN subscriber, your million-dollar question will be, How can I hide my number on MTN?
Although this feature has been abused since its origin, it is still important. Besides, what good thing hasn’t been abused in this world?
This article will show you how to hide numbers on your MTN line. For your privacy, you need this knowledge, so walk with us through this article let’s show you how.
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How to hide number on MTN in Nigeria
Hiding numbers on the MTN line is not hard at all. Once we teach you how you can also teach others. You can be a pro!
MTN is available in many countries, so the code for hiding numbers will differ from country to country.
However, there are 3 ways to hide your number on MTN Nigeria. You can hide it by changing your settings on your phone or by using the USSD code *31# or by typing #31# in front of the number before you dial.
Here is a step-by-step guide to any option you want to use
How to Use Phone Settings to Hide Number on MTN
Here is the step-by-step guide if you want to hide the number on MTN
- Go to settings
- Look for call settings
- Click additional setting
- A pop-up will follow, search for hide call ID
- Click hide call ID
If your phone does not have the options that are given above then you can check out these other instructions below.
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On Android
- Go to your phone setting
- Search for calling accounts
- Click on the MTN option
- Go to additional settings and click on caller ID
- Click on hide number
Note that the location of this feature may be different for different phones. Sometimes it may even be called a similar name.
The trick here is to watch out for anything similar and follow up on the procedures above.
However, if your android phone does not have this feature, or if you can’t find it, you can alternatively.
- Go to the call log on your phone.
- Check for the three dots, usually on the top right of your screen, and tap it
- A pop-up will appear. Tap Settings
- Check for ‘call settings’ or ‘supplementary services’ or any options that relate and click it
- Tap the caller ID option
- Select hide caller ID
On the iPhone operating system (IOS)
Here are the steps on how to hide your number on MTN if you are using any iPhone product
- Go to the settings option on your IOS
- Select phone
- Click on show my caller ID
- Toggle the button there to switch it off and hide caller ID.
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How to Use Code to Hide Number on MTN
Here is one of the simplest ways to hide numbers on MTN. Follow the steps below, and we’ll show you how.
- Dial *31#
- This will automatically set your number as private, and a message will be sent to you.
Note that by using this code, your number will appear as a private number for all contacts you call. If you do not like this setting, then use other ones.
How to Use additional code to Hide Number on MTN
This is even simpler, just in case you do not want a general use. If you want your number to appear as a private number for only one number, then use this.
Here’s how to hide number on MTN
- Use the code #31# and then the number and dial
it should look like this #31#09056423176.
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How to Hide your Number on MTN by calling customer service
This is a long process if you want to hide your number on MTN, but it works, and we will show you.
This should probably be the last option you should take because of the exhaustive time spent.
- First, you need to reach out to MTN customer service.
- Follow the call sessions and options to speak with a customer service representative
- Ask them to make your number private, and they will.
- You can confirm by calling a friend to notice it.
Although some service providers in Nigeria do not charge to make your caller ID private, those that charge take just a little token so that you can prepare for that.
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How to Use Google Voice to Hide your Phone Number on MTN
Here is another method you can use to hide your caller ID on MTN. If you get confused or tense about other methods, you can resign to this.
- Download your Google voice app. If you do not have this app, you can visit Playstore to download it
- Then set up your Google Voice app by selecting the number you want to be shown when you call people.
- Open your Google Voice App and look for the 3 dots icon or its alternatives, and a menu will appear.
- Click on the settings, and a list of options will appear.
- Look for “Anonymous caller ID” and toggle the button
- Automatically your caller ID has been hidden.
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How to deactivate “hide phone number” on MTN
If you’ve read through this article,, then you already know exactly how to deactivate your number from “hide phone number” on MTN.
Use the reverse of how you activated it to deactivate
You can
- Call customer care to deactivate it. If that is the method you used to activate, hide your caller ID.
- Dial #31# to deactivate if you used the USSD
- Follow the steps above used to hide caller ID and toggle the button to switch it off.
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It is very easy to hide your caller ID, this will make your phone number appear private when you call someone. Also, check out the steps you used to hide your caller ID. You’ll use those steps to deactivate it when you want.
