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| How to Enable Do Not Disturb (DND) on Glo to Stop Ads & Unwanted Messages (2025 Guide) |
Are you tired of receiving annoying SMS ads and flash messages on your Glo line? In 2025, you can easily stop all unwanted promotional messages using the Glo Do Not Disturb (DND) feature.
This guide explains how to activate DND on Glo, types of DND modes, how to customize it, and how to stop unwanted value-added service (VAS) deductions.
What Is Glo Do Not Disturb (DND) Feature?
The Glo DND service allows users to block spam messages, auto-deductions, and promotional content from Glo or third-party VAS (value-added services). It puts you in control of what kind of content reaches your line.
DND helps prevent:
- SMS ads from betting, dating, news, etc.
- Automatic deductions for services you didn’t subscribe to
- Annoying flash messages
- USSD popups that interrupt browsing
How to Activate Full DND on Glo in 2025
To completely stop all promotional and bulk SMS messages, follow these simple steps:
Method 1: Using SMS
- Open your messaging app
- Send “STOP” to 2442
- You’ll get a confirmation SMS that DND has been activated
Method 2: Using USSD
- Dial:
*2442# - Select “Full DND”
- Confirm the activation
This will block ALL categories of unwanted SMS including sports, health, religion, entertainment, banking alerts (except your bank), and more.
How to Activate Partial DND (Filter Specific Ads)
If you still want to receive specific types of alerts (e.g., health or banking), you can customize DND with the following codes:
| Category | Keyword | SMS to 2442 |
|---|---|---|
| Banking/Insurance | 1 | Send 1 to 2442 |
| Real Estate | 2 | Send 2 to 2442 |
| Education | 3 | Send 3 to 2442 |
| Health | 4 | Send 4 to 2442 |
| Consumer Goods | 5 | Send 5 to 2442 |
| Entertainment | 6 | Send 6 to 2442 |
| Telecom Offers | 7 | Send 7 to 2442 |
| Sports | 8 | Send 8 to 2442 |
| Religion | 9 | Send 9 to 2442 |
You’ll only receive messages in the selected category.
How to Deactivate DND on Glo (If Needed)
If you ever want to resume receiving ads, just:
- Send “ALLOW” to 2442
- Or dial
*2442#and select “Deactivate DND”
How to Stop Glo VAS Services and Deductions
In addition to DND, you may want to cancel any VAS services already deducting your airtime.
Method to Cancel All VAS Subscriptions:
- Dial:
*305# - Select: “Manage my subscriptions”
- Choose services to deactivate
Or send “STOP” to 55100 to unsubscribe from general VAS services.
The *DND code for Glo – 2442# or SMS "STOP" to 2442 – is the simplest way to reclaim your peace. In 2025, you shouldn’t let promo spam or hidden VAS charges waste your airtime or distract you.
By activating DND and managing your subscriptions, your Glo line stays clean, spam-free, and secure.
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