How to Block a Phone Number and Email Address on an iPhone
Block that number and email address constituting a nuisance to you.
You're having a great day, then suddenly, you get another call or email from a spammer or someone you do not want to be in contact with, and viola, your entire day is ruined. We understand how frustrating this can be, but thankfully, there are several easy ways to block phone numbers and email addresses directly from your iPhone to ensure you're finally free from getting unwanted texts and emails.
This guide will show you how to block phone numbers and email addresses directly from the phone and email app, and from the settings app as well.
Oyinebiladou Omemu
How to Block Phone Number on iPhone
Step 1: Open the phone app.
Step 2: Tap the info button next to the phone number you want to block.
Step 3: Select "Block Caller." You'll get a prompt to confirm blocking the contact, proceed with it.
Alternatively, you can block a phone number from the settings App:
- Go to Settings
- Select Apps > Phone.
- Select Blocked Contacts.
- Click on Add New and select the contact that you want to block.
How to Block Email Address on iPhone
Step 1: Open the Mail app.
Step 2: Select the email with the contact you want to block, then tap the contact at the top.
Step 3: Select "Block this Contact."
Alternatively, you can block a phone number from the settings App:
- Go to Settings.
- Select Apps > Mail.
- Select Blocked.
- Select All Gmail to access your email contacts.
- You would get a list of contacts on your phone, but you could search for the email address you want to block, and click on it when it pops. Clicking on the address/contact automatically blocks it.
Conclusion
Dealing with spam calls and emails can be incredibly frustrating and disruptive, but with the block feature built into your iPhone, you can control who has access to you.
By following this guide, you'll learn simple yet effective methods to block unwanted phone numbers and email addresses directly from your phone, email app, and even your settings.
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