Want to keep your identity private? Here's how to text anonymously using your phone, the internet or third-party apps.

But on the hardware level, the basic steps vary depending on your device. How to hide your number on iOS To block your phone number on your iPhone, you'll want to follow these steps.

Since the 1990s, anyone you call sees your number before they answer, but it is possible to opt out of this if you'd rather retain your privacy.