How to Hide a Cell Number From Caller ID on Verizon

It's harder than ever to surprise someone with a telephone call today. Before you even say hello, the person has checked his caller ID and knows it's you. If you want to block your identity to all call recipients, you can add the feature through your Verizon wireless account, either online or by telephone. However, if you only occasionally want to remain mysterious, you can stop the caller ID with the features already on your phone.

Step 1

Turn on your phone, unlock its keypad and choose the number you wish to dial.

Step 2

Press the star key in the lower left hand corner of your keypad, followed by the number 67.

Step 3

Enter the full number, including the number 1 if necessary, and the area code.

Step 4

Press the send key. Your number will appear as "private number" on the screen of the person you are calling.

Step 5

Guard your number from all call recipients by accessing your account at Verizon online. Go to "Change Features," and select the free "Caller Id Block" option. Once activated, your number will appear as "restricted" on caller IDs.