How to Hide Number on Airtel When Making Calls

Are you wondering how to hide your number on Airtel when making calls? Whether you want to maintain your privacy, protect your identity, or just prank a friend, Airtel Nigeria allows you to hide your caller ID easily. In this detailed guide, you'll learn how to hide your number on Airtel, both manually and using Airtel’s inbuilt features. Let’s get started!

Why You Might Want to Hide Your Number

There are several reasons why people prefer to hide their phone number when making calls:

To maintain privacy during business or cold calls
To prevent unknown receivers from storing or identifying your number
For safety when calling strangers or online sellers
For prank or anonymous calls (please do so responsibly!)

How to Hide Your Number on Airtel in Nigeria

There are two main methods to hide your Airtel number:

1. Using the Manual Code (Works Instantly)

This is the easiest and most popular method. Simply dial this code before the number you wish to call:

#31#RecipientNumber

Example:
If you're calling 08012345678 and want to hide your number, dial:

#31#08012345678

Your number will appear as "Private Number" or "Unknown Caller" to the person you're calling.

Note: This works for one-time calls only. You’ll need to use it again for each call you want to keep private.

2. Hiding Caller ID Through Phone Settings (For Android & iPhone)

If you want to hide your number for all calls by default, follow these steps:

🔹 For Android:

Open the Phone app
Tap the three dots or menu icon
Go to Settings > Call settings
Tap Additional settings
Select Caller ID
Choose Hide number

🔹 For iPhone (iOS):

Go to Settings
Tap on Phone
Select Show My Caller ID
Toggle the switch OFF

If the option is grayed out, it may mean your network (Airtel) has disabled that feature by default. In such cases, use the #31# method.

Will It Work for All Calls?

Hiding your number works for most regular calls, but it may not work when calling:
- Emergency numbers (like 112 or 199)
- Some call centers or official customer service numbers
- People who have "Anonymous Call Rejection" enabled

Things to Keep in Mind

Don't use number hiding for malicious or illegal purposes.
Some people may choose not to answer calls from private numbers.
Certain phones or networks might override the hide function.

How to Unhide Your Number on Airtel

If you used #31# to hide your number for a one-time call, just call normally the next time.

If you changed settings on your phone:

Go back to Caller ID settings
Select Show Number

Conclusion

Hiding your number on Airtel is easy and only takes a few seconds using the #31# code or phone settings. Whether it’s for personal privacy or professional discretion, now you know how to hide your number on Airtel the right way.

Bookmark this page so you can quickly reference the code whenever needed!

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