• Fri, Aug 2025

How to Register and Unlist Yourself from Truecaller

How to Register and Unlist Yourself from Truecaller

Find out how to register your name and unlist your number from Truecaller to manage your privacy. This step-by-step guide is for Android, iOS, and web users in Kenya and beyond.

What is Truecaller?

Truecaller is a popular app used to identify unknown callers, block spam calls, and manage contacts. It works by collecting names and phone numbers from its users’ contact lists. While this helps identify callers, it also raises privacy concerns for many.

✅ How to Register Your Number on Truecaller

Registering ensures your name appears correctly when someone receives your call.

Using the Truecaller App (Android & iPhone)

  1. Download the App from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
  2. Open Truecaller and enter your phone number.
  3. Tap on "Start" and verify using OTP (SMS or call).
  4. Set up your name, photo, and optionally link your email or social media.
  5. Done! Your number is now registered and appears with your details when calling others.

❌ How to Unlist (Remove) Your Number from Truecaller

If you want to remove your number and stop appearing in search results, follow these steps:

🔒 If You Have a Truecaller Account:

  1. Open the Truecaller app.
  2. Tap the menu (three lines) > Go to Settings > Privacy Center.
  3. Tap "Deactivate" your account.

Then proceed to unlist your number from their website (below).

🌐 Unlist Your Number via Website:

Whether or not you have an account, you can unlist yourself:

  1. Go to https://www.truecaller.com/unlisting
  2. Enter your phone number with country code (e.g., +254712345678).
  3. Verify you’re not a robot (CAPTCHA).
  4. Click “Unlist Phone Number”.
  5. Done! Your number will be removed from their database in up to 24 hours.

🛡️ Why Unlist from Truecaller?

Here are some reasons you might want to remove your number:

  • ⚠️ Avoid identity exposure
  • 🙅‍♂️ Prevent unknown people from seeing your name
  • 🧾 Protect personal or business privacy
  • 🚫 Block spammers from associating your number with public data

📽️ Bonus: Watch How It’s Done (Video Tutorial)

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Upload a short screen recording showing steps for both registration and unlisting.

🧠 Pro Tips

  • If your number keeps showing up even after unlisting, contact Truecaller support.
  • Use apps like Hiya or your phone’s built-in spam blocker if you still need call identification.

💬 Final Thoughts

Whether you want to control your digital identity, prevent spam, or stay anonymous, knowing how to register or unlist from Truecaller puts you in control.
Try it today and protect your privacy — your number, your rules.

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