{"id":414910,"date":"2022-03-11T22:00:36","date_gmt":"2022-03-11T19:00:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-block-a-number-on-google-voice\/"},"modified":"2022-03-11T22:00:36","modified_gmt":"2022-03-11T19:00:36","slug":"how-to-block-a-number-on-google-voice","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-google-voice\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Block a Number on Google Voice"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a292070bac0d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a292070bac0d\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-google-voice\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Block_a_Number_on_Google_Voice%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Block a Number on Google Voice&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-google-voice\/#What_Happens_When_You_Block_a_Number\" >What Happens When You Block a Number<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-google-voice\/#Block_a_Number_in_Google_Voice_on_Desktop\" >Block a Number in Google Voice on Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-block-a-number-on-google-voice\/#Block_Calls_and_Messages_in_Google_Voice_on_Mobile\" >Block Calls and Messages in Google Voice on Mobile<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Block_a_Number_on_Google_Voice%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Block a Number on Google Voice&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-785528\" data-pagespeed-lazy-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/google-voice-app-icon-smartphone.jpg?width=398&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 400w, https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/google-voice-app-icon-smartphone.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, 400w, 1200w\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/google-voice-app-icon-smartphone.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/assam-india-may-29-2021-google-2011068662\">sdx15\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want someone contacting you on your Google Voice number, you can block that person\u2019s number to prevent their calls and text messages from coming in. Here\u2019s how to do just that on your desktop and mobile.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How (and Why) to Port Your Old Phone Number to Google Voice<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Happens_When_You_Block_a_Number\"><\/span>What Happens When You Block a Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/293020\/how-to-block-someone-on-whatsapp\/\">block a number, Google Voice blocks all calls and texts from that number. That person will hear a \u201cNumber not in service\u201d message when trying to dial your Google Voice number. This should effectively solve recurring spam problems.<\/p>\n<p>If both you and the blocked person are in a group chat, then you\u2019ll still be able to see each other\u2019s messages. You can\u2019t yet disable this.<\/p>\n<p>Later, if you change your mind, you can quickly and easily unblock a number in your account, as we\u2019ll explain below.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Block Someone on <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_a_Number_in_Google_Voice_on_Desktop\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">Block a Number in Google Voice on Desktop<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To block a number from your computer, launch your preferred web browser and access <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/voice.google.com\/\">the Google Voice site<\/a>. Sign in to your account on the site.<\/p>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve signed in, in your call log, find the number to block. Then click that number.<\/p>\n<p>In the number details section, at the top-right corner, click the three dots.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785104\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-google-voice-desktop-number-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the three dots at the top-right corner.\" width=\"650\" height=\"210\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the menu that opens, select \u201cBlock Number.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785105\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/2-google-voice-desktop-block-number.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Block Number&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Click \u201cBlock\u201d in the prompt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785106\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/3-google-voice-desktop-block-prompt.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;Block&quot; in the prompt.\" width=\"490\" height=\"181\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And your selected number is now blocked in your account. That user can no longer call or message you on your Google Voice number.<\/p>\n<p>Later, if you\u2019d like to unblock a number, then select that number, click the three dots, and choose \u201cUnblock Number.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785107\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/4-google-voice-desktop-unblock-number.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Unblock Number&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"364\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Hit \u201cUnblock\u201d in the prompt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785108\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/5-google-voice-desktop-unblock-prompt.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Click &quot;Unblock&quot; in the prompt.\" width=\"479\" height=\"157\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that number is now unblocked.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Spam, and Why Do We Call It That?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Block_Calls_and_Messages_in_Google_Voice_on_Mobile\"><\/span>Block Calls and Messages in Google Voice on Mobile<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To restrict someone\u2019s calls and messages from your mobile phone, first, launch the Google Voice app on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In your call log, tap the number you want to block. Then, in the number screen\u2019s top-right corner, tap the three dots.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785109\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/6-google-voice-mobile-number-menu.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the three dots in the top-right corner.\" width=\"650\" height=\"268\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the \u201cPeople &amp; Options\u201d item.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785110\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/7-google-voice-mobile-people-options.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Choose &quot;People &amp; Options&quot; from the menu.\" width=\"650\" height=\"265\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the \u201cPeople &amp; Options\u201d screen, tap the \u201cBlock [Number]\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785111\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/8-google-voice-mobile-block-number.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the &quot;Block [Number]&quot; option.\" width=\"650\" height=\"344\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap \u201cBlock\u201d in the prompt.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785112\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/9-google-voice-mobile-block-prompt.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Hit &quot;Block&quot; in the prompt.\" width=\"550\" height=\"250\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Your chosen number is now blocked.<\/p>\n<p>To unblock a blocked number, then reach the \u201cPeople &amp; Options\u201d screen for that number and choose the \u201cUnblock [Number]\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-785113\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/10-google-voice-mobile-unblock-number.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Unblock [Number].&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"348\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And you\u2019re all set.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>You might want to block that number on your <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/232377\/how-to-manage-blocked-numbers-on-iphone\/\">iPhone or Android phone as well, just to ensure they can\u2019t reach out to you on your phone numbers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Block Calls from a Certain Number on an iPhone<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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