How to Remove Phone Number from iPhone iMessage and FaceTime

iPhone screen displaying checked phone numbers and email addresses in Messages settings

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If you changed your mobile carrier or don’t want your personal cell number visible in group chats, you can remove it from Apple messaging. I’ll show you how to disable your phone number in iMessage and FaceTime settings.

1. Open Settings on Your iPhone

Scrolling down in iPhone Settings and selecting green Messages app icon

Tap the gray **Settings** icon on your Home Screen.

2. Tap Messages

Tapping Send & Receive row showing active contact addresses

Scroll down through the app list and tap **Messages** with the green speech bubble icon.

3. Tap Send & Receive

Tapping the checkmark next to your phone number to remove it

Tap the row labeled **Send & Receive** to view all connected phone numbers and emails.

4. Uncheck Your Phone Number

Confirming that FaceTime also uses your Apple ID email instead of mobile number

Tap the blue checkmark next to your phone number under *You Can Receive iMessages To and Reply From* to remove it.

Helpful Tips

Make sure you keep at least one active Apple Account email address checked so friends can still reach you over iMessage. For more security adjustments, read our guide on Turning on App Tracking on iPhone or check our iPhone Guides hub.

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