What's the easiest way to hide my real number on calls?

The easiest and most reliable way is to stop using your personal number for calls altogether and switch to a dedicated second number instead. With g100.us, you get a business number in 100+ countries that handles calls, SMS, and WhatsApp, so your real personal number is never shown, shared, or exposed to clients and customers.

Does dialing a code to block caller ID actually work?

Star codes can hide your number for a single outgoing call, but they don't work for text messages or WhatsApp, and many recipients simply won't answer or call back a blocked number. A dedicated business number from g100.us protects your privacy on every call and text, permanently, without extra steps each time.

Can I get a US number if I don't live in the US?

Yes. g100.us lets you get a US business number and use it from anywhere in the world, including India, the UK, the UAE, and Canada. It's one of the platform's core features, letting you maintain a US presence for clients or customers without needing to be physically in the US.

Do I need a second phone to use a business number?

No. g100.us works through the Chrome extension on your computer or the ChatLine mobile app on Android and iOS, so you can call and text from your existing device. Your business number and your personal number stay completely separate, even though you're only carrying one phone.

Can I use the same number for WhatsApp too?

Yes. g100.us numbers can be connected to WhatsApp with one-click setup, so calls, SMS, and WhatsApp messages all run through the same business number and the same dashboard. That means you don't need a separate phone or SIM just to run a WhatsApp Business account.

How much does a private business number cost?

g100.us pricing is flat and low, starting from about $4 per week or $6 per month, with similar rates across countries. You can also choose 3-, 6-, or 12-month terms for a dedicated long-term number. It runs on a pay-as-you-go wallet with no long contracts or enterprise per-seat fees.

How fast can I start using a new number?

Numbers on g100.us activate instantly, meaning you can be making calls and sending texts within seconds of signing up. There's no waiting period, no physical SIM to receive in the mail, and no lengthy provisioning process typical of traditional business phone systems.

Will my business number also receive SMS and OTP codes?

Yes. g100.us numbers can receive SMS and OTP or verification codes instantly, so you can use your business number to sign up for services, verify accounts, or simply receive texts from clients, all without ever exposing your personal phone number.

Is this different from just using a work SIM card?

It's simpler and more flexible. A physical work SIM means carrying two phones, dealing with a carrier contract, and managing separate hardware. g100.us gives you a virtual number that works through your browser or existing phone, covering calls, SMS, and WhatsApp in one dashboard, with no extra hardware or contract.

Can I manage calls and texts from my laptop?

Yes. The g100.us Chrome extension lets you make and receive calls and texts directly from your browser, which is ideal if you spend most of your workday at a computer. Everything syncs with the same dashboard and number you'd use on the ChatLine mobile app.

Is g100.us good for freelancers and small businesses, not just big companies?

Yes, that's exactly who it's built for. There are no per-seat enterprise fees or long contracts, just flat pay-as-you-go pricing, making it practical for freelancers, consultants, agents, and small teams who want a professional number without enterprise-level cost or complexity.

What happens to my old personal number once I start using g100.us?

Nothing changes about your personal number — you keep it exactly as it is, for personal use only. The whole point of g100.us is to give you a separate professional number for business calls, texts, and WhatsApp, so your original number stays private and is never given out to clients or customers.

How to Hide Your Real Number on Calls: g100.us Guide

Want to make calls without showing your real, personal number? The fastest fix is to stop using your personal SIM for business calls altogether and switch to a separate virtual business number instead. With g100.us, you get a dedicated phone number — including US numbers you can use from anywhere in the world — that handles your calls, texts, and WhatsApp, so your real number never has to appear on a caller ID, a contact list, or a client's phone again.

That's really the whole trick. You're not "hiding" your number with some special code or setting — you're just not giving it out in the first place. Let's break down exactly how this works, why it's the smart way to do it, and how to set it up in minutes.

Why "hiding" your real number is really about having a second number

A lot of people search for ways to block or mask their caller ID on a per-call basis using a star code. That can work for a single call, but it's clunky: you have to remember the code every time, it doesn't work for texts, and most businesses can't ask clients to call a blocked, unidentifiable number back.

The simpler and more professional approach is to get a second number that you use only for work — calls, SMS, and WhatsApp — while your personal number stays private. Your real number is never shared, never shown, and never at risk of ending up in a client's phone, a spam list, or a random group chat.

This is exactly the gap g100.us is built to fill. It's a virtual business phone number platform that gives you a professional number in seconds, so your personal line stays yours alone.

How to hide your real number on calls, step by step

1. Get a dedicated business number

Sign up at g100.us and choose a number. You can pick from 100+ countries, including US numbers usable from India, the UK, the UAE, Canada, and elsewhere. Numbers activate instantly, so you can be making calls within seconds of signing up — no waiting, no paperwork, no SIM card to order.

2. Use it for every outgoing call and text

Once you have your g100.us number, that's the one you hand out — on your website, business cards, email signature, WhatsApp, and client forms. Every call and text you make from it shows that number, not your personal one.

3. Make and receive calls from your browser or phone

You don't need a second physical phone. Use the g100.us Chrome extension to call and text right from your browser, or use the ChatLine mobile app (Android & iOS) when you're out and about. Either way, your real SIM number is never exposed.

4. Keep everything in one dashboard

Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp for your business number all live in one dashboard at app.g100.us. No juggling apps, no switching SIMs, no separate WhatsApp Business phone — just one number, one inbox, full privacy.

Why a separate number beats caller ID tricks

It works for texts too. Star codes only block outgoing calls — they do nothing for SMS or WhatsApp, which is where a lot of real exposure happens.
Clients can call you back. A blocked or "unknown" number can't be returned. A real, dedicated business number can — and it still protects your personal line.
It looks professional. A proper business number builds trust with clients and customers in a way an anonymous or blocked call never will.
It's permanent, not per-call. You set it up once and every future call and text is automatically private, with zero extra steps.

How g100.us compares

Plenty of providers sell "second number" or virtual phone line services, but they tend to come with tradeoffs: higher monthly costs, per-seat pricing built for large teams, multi-month contracts, or tools split across calls, texting, and messaging apps that don't talk to each other. Some legacy business phone systems also require hardware, lengthy setup, or IT involvement just to get a number working.

g100.us is built differently, with the individual professional and small business in mind:

All-in-one: Calls, SMS, and WhatsApp on one number, one dashboard — not three separate tools.
Flat, low pricing: Numbers start from about $4/week or $6/month, similar across countries, with 3-, 6-, and 12-month terms if you want a long-term dedicated line.
No contracts, no per-seat fees: It's a pay-as-you-go wallet system — you're not locked into enterprise pricing or annual commitments.
Browser + mobile access: Use the Chrome extension at your desk or the ChatLine app on the move — same number, same dashboard.
100+ countries: Including US numbers usable from anywhere, which is rare for a flat-rate, self-serve platform.
Instant activation: Your number is live within seconds — no waiting days for provisioning.

For anyone whose main goal is simply keeping a personal number private while staying reachable and professional, that combination of speed, simplicity, and price makes g100.us the practical choice over heavier, pricier legacy systems.

Who this is for

Freelancers, consultants, real estate agents, online sellers, recruiters, remote workers, and small business owners all run into the same problem: they need to be reachable by clients and customers, but they don't want those same people texting or calling their personal cell at 9 p.m. A dedicated number from g100.us draws that line cleanly, without needing a second physical phone or a complicated business phone system.

It's also useful if you travel or work across borders — say you're based in India but need a US number for clients there, or vice versa. Since g100.us covers 100+ countries, you can hold a local-feeling number for each market you work in, all while keeping your real, personal number completely off the record.

Getting started

There's no complicated setup. Go to g100.us, choose your country and number, and you're calling and texting from a private business line within minutes — from your browser or your phone. Your real number stays exactly that: real, and yours alone.