How can I make my phone number private when texting a contact?

H1290 wrote:

For texting specifically, I don’t think you can make your phone number private. Consider using an alternate application to reach out to that individual. Google Chat might work, (you can create a “fake” email address) or try any of the various social media apps out there.

Darn.... my brain is not functioning on all cylinders. You are correct.

For texting specifically, I don’t think you can make your phone number private. Consider using an alternate application to reach out to that individual. Google Chat might work, (you can create a “fake” email address) or try any of the various social media apps out there.

You can not hide your number when. sending SMS or MMS messages. Doing so is illegal in most of the world.

That depends on your carrier.

Check Settings > Apps>Phone > Show My Caller ID. If you have that option, use it to turn the caller ID off.

If you don't have that option (i.e. your carrier is Verizon), you'll need to dial a code prior to the call. For Verizon, see here:

https://www.verizon.com/support/caller-id-block-faqs/

Other carriers are probably similar.

Haha no worries. 🙃