# Setup call blocking on iOS

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Step 1: Launch ScamShield. Click on "Set up" next to 'Scam call blocking not set up'.

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Step 2: Click 'Next' to proceed.

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Step 3: Click on 'Settings' to launch the Settings app on iOS.

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Step 4: Click on 'Apps'.&#x20;

Please note that for iOS 17 and below, you can skip this step. Your Settings app will directly show a list of apps and you can scroll down and select 'Phone'.

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Step 5: Scroll down and select 'Phone' > Click on 'Call Blocking & Identification'.

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Step 6: Enable the toggle next to 'ScamShield'.

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Step 7: And you're all setup!

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