Is your number visible on Truecaller? Here’s how to remove your digital identity

If you are concerned about privacy regarding your digital identity on Truecaller, you can remove your number from the app. Learn the easy way to unlist your number on Android and iPhone.

Truecaller helps identify unknown numbers and alerts you to spam calls. However, if you do not want others to search for your number on Truecaller and view associated information, you can take steps to remove your data. To do this, you need to both deactivate your account within the app and unlist your number from the company's database; simply closing the account does not remove the number from the database. Let’s find out how to remove your digital identity from Truecaller.

How to remove your digital identity from Truecaller

If you wish to stop using Truecaller, you must first deactivate your account via the app. Android users should tap the three-dot menu at the top of the Truecaller app, while iPhone users should tap on their profile photo. Next, go to Settings and select the 'Privacy Centre' option. Here, you will find the 'Deactivate My Account' option; tap on it. The app will then ask for confirmation to close the account.

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Now, click 'Yes' and then select 'Continue'. Your Truecaller account will be deactivated within a few minutes of completing these steps. Afterward, you will no longer be able to use features such as Caller Identification, Spam Protection, and the Truecaller Account itself.

What to do after removing the account?

Deactivating your account within the app does not mean your number has been removed from the company's database. If you want to ensure your number does not appear in the Truecaller directory, you must complete a separate unlisting process.

How to remove your number from Truecaller?

After deactivating your account, visit the Truecaller website and open the 'Unlisting' section. Navigate to the specific area for unlisting numbers. Here, you have the option to change your name in the database if you wish. To remove your number, go to the 'Unlist Your Number' section, enter your phone number in the provided text box, and tap 'Confirm' to submit your request. It may take up to 24 hours for Truecaller to unlist your number.