How To Hide Your Mtn Number In Nigeria

Sometimes you don’t want the person you’re calling to see your phone number — whether it’s for privacy, business, or personal reasons. If you’re an MTN subscriber in Nigeria, there are simple ways to hide your number when making calls. In this guide, we’ll walk you through all the working methods to conceal your MTN line easily.

What Does It Mean to Hide Your Number?

When you hide your number, the person you call will see “Private Number,” “Unknown,” or something similar instead of your MTN phone number. This is handy if you don’t want your number displayed but still want to place the call.

Method 1: Hide Your Number Using a USSD Code

This is the quickest and easiest way to hide your number for a specific call.

How It Works

Just dial #31# before the recipient’s number.

Example:
If you want to keep your number private when calling 08012345678, dial:

#31#08012345678

Once you hit call, the number on the other end will see “Private Number” or “Unknown Caller.” This works on MTN and other Nigerian networks.

✅ Note: This method hides your number only for that specific call. After the call ends, your number will show normally on future calls unless you use the code again.

Method 2: Hide Your Number Through Phone Settings (Permanent)

If you want your number to stay hidden every time you make a call, you can use your phone’s settings to block your caller ID.

On Android Devices:

1. Open the Phone app

2. Tap the three dots or Settings

3. Go to Call Settings or Additional Settings

4. Tap Caller ID

5. Select Hide Number

On iPhone (iOS):

1. Open Settings

2. Tap Phone

3. Tap Show My Caller ID

4. Toggle it OFF

Once these settings are enabled, every outgoing call will show as private until you turn it back on.

⚠️ Note: The exact menu names may vary depending on your phone brand or software version.

Method 3: Ask MTN Customer Care to Hide Your Number

If the above methods aren’t working for you, MTN customer support can help hide your number at the network level.

How to Reach MTN Support

• Dial 180 from your MTN line to talk to a representative

• Or message MTN via their official social media pages

They can enable a more permanent caller ID block for your number. In some cases, this may require verification or a service fee.

Method 4: Use Third-Party Apps for Advanced Privacy

If you need more privacy features — like a temporary number or masking caller ID from multiple people — you can try apps that provide alternate numbers or privacy calling features. Popular apps include:

• Hushed – temporary numbers

• Burner – disposable lines

• Google Voice – alternate calling number

These apps are great if you want to keep your real MTN number hidden permanently. Just be sure to read their terms and any possible subscription fees before using.

Important Tips Before You Hide Your Number

✅ Some people block private/unknown numbers, so your call might not go through if their settings reject hidden IDs.
✅ Emergency numbers (like 112 or other official lines) may still show your number even if it’s hidden.
✅ Hiding your number on calls doesn’t hide it from MTN or authorities — they can still trace it.

How to Show Your Number Again

If you decide to unhide your number later:

🔹 Turn Caller ID back on in your phone settings (Android/iPhone).
🔹 Or just avoid using the #31# code before dialing.

Final Thought

Hiding your MTN number in Nigeria is easy — whether you just want privacy for one call, or you want every call to be private. The fastest way remains using #31# before a number, while the phone settings method gives you ongoing privacy. If needed, MTN customer support and third-party apps are there to help you take control of your caller ID.