how do I allow only certain contacts to call me after a certain time?

I have my phone set so that it doesn’t ring after 10 o’clock, but I allow certain people to contact me through that block. I do not know how to set that up again.

iPhone 13, iOS 18

Posted on Jul 15, 2025 2:22 PM

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Posted on Jul 15, 2025 2:28 PM

If you created a Focus for that time period after 10, as part of the setup you can assign certain people permission to get through and/or receive notifications from. See the information here about creating a Focus. Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support


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Jul 15, 2025 2:31 PM in response to johnsonsm4

Settings>Focu>Do Not Disturb (or which ever one you use). Tap on "People." On the next page, make sure that "Allow Notifications From" is checked. Tap the plus sign and add the people you want to be able to call you.


Then, go down to "Allow Calls From" and selected "Allowed People Only."


See also:


Set up a Focus on iPhone - Apple Support


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