[4 Ways] How to See Blocked Numbers on Your iPhone 2026

How to Find Blocked Numbers via iPhone Settings?

When you block a number, it only affects their ability to call you, not yours to call them. If you unable to make a call to a particular number, consider the possibility that you might be blocked by someone.

On current iPhone software, the main place to review blocked numbers is the Blocked Contacts list in Settings. Follow these steps to check it quickly.

Steps

1. Go to the Settings app on your iPhone and open Privacy & Security.
2. Now, find the Blocked Contacts option from the menu by scrolling down.
3. Here is the list of all contacts you have blocked. You can continue to add or unblock anyone from the list by clicking the edit button. On current iOS, this is the main blocked list for Phone, Messages, and FaceTime.

How to View Blocked Numbers on iPhone in Messages?

Spam or unwanted texts are a common reason to block someone. On current iOS, the blocked list tied to Messages is managed from the same Blocked Contacts page in Settings.

Steps

1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll to find the Privacy & Security section and open the Blocked Contacts option in the menu.
3. A list of blocked people will open. You can find a number to unblock or add more with the edit option.

How to Check Blocked Calls on FaceTime?

When you block a contact, all actions are revoked such as calls, messages, FaceTime, etc. Once the number owner calls you, the call will be automatically transfer into voicemail, which may sometimes cause your voicemail full.

However, a person can have another FaceTime email address or phone number that is not on your blocked list. You can review the blocked entries with the following steps:

Steps

1. Launch the Settings app on your iPhone.
2. Go to the Privacy & Security tab and open Blocked Contacts
3. Here are the phone numbers and email addresses you have blocked for FaceTime and other Apple communication apps.

How to View Blocked Contacts in the Mail App?

If you want to review blocked senders in Mail, you can manage them from the same blocked list and then confirm the sender inside Mail when needed.

1. Open your iPhone Settings app and launch the Privacy & Security tab
2. Click on the Blocked Contacts tab.
3. Here you can see blocked contacts, and blocked email senders from Mail are sent to Trash across your Apple devices.

How to Unblock a Number on iPhone

If you decide that you no longer want to block a specific number, you can unblock it so that you can receive calls, messages, emails, and FaceTime calls from that contact again.

To unblock a number on iPhone:

1. Access your Blocked Contacts list using one of the methods above, usually from Settings > Privacy & Security.
2. In the top right-hand corner, tap Edit.
3. Tap on thered icon next to the number you want to unblock.
4. Tap Unblock.


Tap Unblock

5. The number will disappear from your Blocked Contacts list and can contact you again unless you block it later.
6. Unblock any other numbers you want.
7. Tap Done.

How to View Missed Calls from Blocked Numbers on iPhone?

If you want to keep a close check on missed calls from a blocked number, you usually need to unblock it first and let it come through like a regular number.

View missed calls from blocked numbers

However, blocked callers can still leave voicemail on iPhone. You will not get a notification for it, but you can still check your voicemail and call log for limited evidence that the blocked call happened.

FAQs

Is there a need to add a number to my contacts if I want to block it?

No, you do not have to add a phone to your contacts to block it. You can right away block it without adding it to your contact list. Go to your call log, find the number you want to block, click on the 'i' button and block it from the options.

How to see texts from blocked contacts on your iPhone?

Unfortunately, if you have blocked numbers on your iPhone, you cannot see their texts or messages until you unblock them and receive messages like a regular contact.

How to Block International numbers on iPhone?

You can block an international number on your iPhone from Settings as well. Go to Privacy & Security, open Blocked Contacts, tap Add Blocked Contact, and choose the number or contact you want to block.

How to Stop Calls on iPhone Without Blocking?

You can either turn your iPhone to silent mode or "Do Not Disturb " mode to not ring for call notifications. You can also turn airplane mode on your iPhone to be unreachable by callers.

Will the person know if I blocked them on my iPhone?

No, they won't know if you blocked them on your iPhone. They can call or send texts like regular but they won't be delivered to you and you will not receive any notifications for them.