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| How to Set MTN Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode to Stop Unwanted Messages in 2025 |
Are you tired of receiving annoying promotional messages and spam SMS on your MTN line? In 2025, MTN Do Not Disturb (DND) service allows you to block unwanted messages from third-party services and Value Added Services (VAS).
This blog post explains how to activate, manage, and customize DND settings on MTN to stop unsolicited messages and control your SMS experience.
What is MTN Do Not Disturb (DND) Mode?
The Do Not Disturb (DND) feature is a free service by MTN that lets users opt out of marketing and advertisement SMS from MTN or third-party content providers.
It helps you block messages such as:
- Lottery messages
- Religious or political ads
- Betting promos
- Health, insurance, or astrology offers
- Unwanted subscription prompts
Why You Should Activate DND on MTN
| Reason | Benefit |
|---|---|
| Privacy | Stop unwanted ads & spam messages |
| Save Airtime | Avoid accidental VAS charges |
| Clean Inbox | No more cluttered SMS feed |
| Focus | Especially useful for business lines |
How to Activate Full DND Mode on MTN (2025)
Option 1: Using USSD Code
- Dial
*2442# - Select Option 1 – Full DND
- You’ll receive a confirmation SMS:
“You have successfully activated full DND...”
This blocks all promotional and VAS SMS completely.
Option 2: Using SMS
- Text STOP to
2442
You will get a reply confirming DND activation.
How to Customize MTN DND Settings (Allow Some Categories)
If you don’t want full DND, you can allow selected categories.
Dial *2442# and select:
- 2 – Health
- 3 – Education
- 4 – Banking/Insurance/Financial Products
- 5 – Real Estate
- 6 – Entertainment/Games
- 7 – Telecoms
- 8 – News/Information
- 9 – Religion
- 10 – Sports
- 11 – Others
This allows only the categories you want, while blocking others.
How to Deactivate DND Mode on MTN (if you want promos again)
To stop DND and start receiving marketing SMS again:
- Dial
*2442#and select Option 3 – Deactivate DND - Or text ALLOW to
2442
You'll start getting marketing SMS again after 24 hours.
By enabling MTN Do Not Disturb (DND) mode in 2025, you gain control over your SMS inbox, protect your airtime, and avoid falling victim to scammy or unwanted services.
It takes less than a minute to activate — simply dial *2442# and choose full or partial DND today!
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