Get Reliable Spam Protection with Blacklist Number Features

Take control of your calls by blocking unwanted numbers instantly. With CloudTalk’s call blacklist number feature, you can stop spam calls in their tracks and ensure only legitimate calls reach your team—boosting productivity without the hassle. 

Stop Unwanted Calls, Stay Focused

Block Over 55% of Spam Calls

Blacklist protection instantly blocks inbound and outbound calls from spam, robocalls, and telemarketers—keeping your team focused on what matters.

Boost Productivity by Filtering Irrelevant Calls

Filtering out irrelevant and nuisance calls means agents waste less time screening or handling unwanted conversations, so your team stays available for high-value interactions.

Strengthen Security and Protect Sensitive Lines

Stop fraud, phishing, and spoofing attempts. Combined with features like STIR/SHAKEN, blacklist protection reinforces trust and compliance.

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What Is a Blacklist Number?

A blacklist number is a phone number added to your call block list to prevent unwanted, spam, or fraudulent calls from reaching your business. These numbers can be blocked manually or automatically by systems detecting suspicious or irrelevant communications.

By keeping these calls out, you protect your team from distractions, avoid potential risks, and stay focused on the conversations that actually matter.

How Does Blacklisting a Phone Number Work?

When you blacklist a phone number, the system blocks calls from that number based on your chosen settings—inbound, outbound, or both. Numbers may be blocked by hand or via automated workflows that identify spam and irrelevant contacts.

These blacklisted numbers are stored in your call blacklist, allowing you to easily review, update, or remove them as needed.

BENEFITS OF BLACKLIST NUMBER

Keep Your Lines Clear,
Keep Your Business Moving

Make Life Easier for Your Customers

Less spam means shorter queues and faster answers for real customers. Agents stay available for genuine conversations, which keeps the service smooth and frustration low.
The result? Happier customers and a better overall experience on every call.

Get Clean, Reliable Call Data

Unwanted calls distort your reports and waste time. Blocking them keeps your analytics accurate and lets you focus resources where they’ll actually make a difference.
Your decisions will be based on real data, not noise from spam traffic.

Stay in Control of Every Call

Choose which numbers to block for inbound, outbound, or both. Update blacklists manually or automate it based on call outcomes, so no one wastes time on pointless calls. You decide who gets through, and adjust your call flow as your needs change.

Cut Interruptions Before They Reach You

When a blacklisted number dials in, the system disconnects it instantly. No voicemails, no wasted minutes—just a clean, distraction-free space for your team. It keeps your agents focused, your queues clear, and your day running smoothly.

How to Set Up a Blacklist Number With CloudTalk?

  1. In your CloudTalk Dashboard, go to Account → Settings → Blacklist.
  2. Click Change, then hit +Add Phone Number in the top right corner.
  3. Select the country code and enter the number in basic format (e.g. 949111222).
  4. Choose whether to block it for inbound, outbound, or both types of calls.
  5. Click Save—and that number won’t bother your team again.

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Frequently asked questions

Everything you need to know about the product and billing.

What is a blacklist number?

A blacklist number is a phone number blocked to prevent calls from reaching your system.

Is it 67 or 69 to block your number?

Dial *67 before a number to block your caller ID for that call; *69 calls back the last number and does not block your number.

How do I check my blacklist number list?

Access your blacklist contacts through CloudTalk’s Dashboard or API to see all blocked numbers.

What happens if someone blacklists your number?

Calls from your number will be blocked or sent to voicemail, depending on their blocking settings.

What is the Phone Number Blacklist?

A list where you add numbers you don’t want to call or receive calls from. Calls between both sides are blocked.

How do I blacklist phone numbers?

Go to Account > Settings > Blacklist, click Change, add the number, select area code and call type, then save.

What happens when I blacklist a phone number?

The caller hears a message saying your number’s disconnected, and the call ends without voicemail.

How many phone numbers can I blacklist?

There’s no limit—you can blacklist as many phone numbers as you need in your CloudTalk account.

How to blacklist a phone number?

In CloudTalk, go to Account > Settings > Blacklist, click Add Number, enter the number, select call type, and save to block it.

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