Skip to Content

How to Block Unwanted FaceTime Calls

by

ios12 facetime iconFaceTime is great for when you want to stay in touch with friends and family, but it's also good at dealing with people you don't want to hear from, too.

Apple provides features on Mac and iOS that allow you to block nuisance calls from the same number coming through to your FaceTime account. The steps below show you how it works.

How to Block Unwanted FaceTime Calls on Your iPhone or iPad

  1. Launch the FaceTime app on your iPhone or iPad.
  2. Tap the Info (the encircled "i" icon) button next to the name of the contact that you want to block.
    block facetime caller ios

  3. Tap Block this Caller at the bottom of the screen.
  4. Tap Block Contact to confirm.

The name, number, and email addresses associated with the contact are now added to your block list.

How to Block Unwanted FaceTime Calls on Mac

  1. Launch the FaceTime app from your Mac's Applications folder.
  2. Find the caller you want to block in the sidebar menu.
    block facetime caller mac

  3. Right-click (or Ctrl-click) on the contact and select Block this caller from the contextual menu.

The name, number, and email addresses associated with the contact are now added to your block list.

Popular Stories

Multicolored Low Cost A18 Pro MacBook Feature

Apple Accidentally Leaks 'MacBook Neo'

Tuesday March 3, 2026 7:00 am PST by
Apple appears to have prematurely revealed the name of its rumored lower-cost MacBook model, which is expected to be announced this Wednesday. A regulatory document for a "MacBook Neo" (Model A3404) has appeared on Apple's website. Unfortunately, there are no further details or images available yet. While the PDF file does not contain the "MacBook Neo" name, it briefly appeared in a link...
imac video apple feature

Apple Unveils Two New Products

Monday March 2, 2026 7:49 am PST by
Apple today introduced two new devices, including the iPhone 17e and an updated iPad Air. iPhone 17e features the same overall design as the iPhone 16e, but it gains Apple's A19 chip, MagSafe for magnetic wireless charging and magnetic accessories, Apple's second-generation C1X modem for faster 5G, and a doubled 256GB of base storage. In the U.S., the iPhone 17e starts at $599, just like the ...
MacBook Neo Feature Pastel 1

Apple Announces $599 'MacBook Neo' With A18 Pro Chip

Wednesday March 4, 2026 6:15 am PST by
Apple today announced the "MacBook Neo," an all-new kind of low-cost Mac featuring the A18 Pro chip for $599. The MacBook Neo is the first Mac to be powered by an iPhone chip; the A18 Pro debuted in 2024's iPhone 16 Pro models. Apple says it is up to 50% faster for everyday tasks than the bestselling PC with the latest shipping Intel Core Ultra 5, up to 3x faster for on-device AI workloads,...