{"id":70045,"date":"2022-10-11T09:02:15","date_gmt":"2022-10-11T16:02:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/?p=70045"},"modified":"2023-02-21T16:02:22","modified_gmt":"2023-02-22T00:02:22","slug":"hide-your-phone-number-with-firefox-relay","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/privacy-security\/hide-your-phone-number-with-firefox-relay\/","title":{"rendered":"Protect your privacy and your phone number with Firefox Relay"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Here\u2019s how to block junk mail and robo-calls | #AskFirefox\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BB-m2I-KNkQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you share your personal phone number with anyone outside your circle of family and friends, it essentially gives them permission to call you anytime of the day. This can mean robocallers at lunch and dinner, not to mention spam text messages throughout the day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think about it: How many times have you shared your number without giving it much thought? Take those <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/business\/consumer\/cookies-might-not-tracking-favorite-brands-are-rcna47657\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">retail loyalty programs<\/a> that promise big discounts and hot deals. When you sign up and accept the terms of service, you\u2019re also agreeing to share your personal information like your phone number with those companies \u2013 plus all their third-party partners. Having your data shared across multiple companies increases the chances of your information getting leaked. Before you know it, your number has landed on a spam caller list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/privacy-security\/firefox-relay\/\">Since launching in 2020<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/relay.firefox.com\/\">Firefox Relay<\/a> \u2013 a privacy-first product that hides your real email address to help protect your identity \u2013 has blocked more than 1.3 million unwanted emails from people\u2019s inboxes while keeping true email addresses from trackers across the web. For Firefox Relay users, privacy protection doesn\u2019t stop there. This Cybersecurity Awareness Month, we\u2019re excited to announce a new user-requested feature to protect personal phone numbers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Firefox Relay phone number masking feature is available to Firefox Relay subscribers and can be accessed via the Firefox Relay website. Once you upgrade your subscription to the phone number masking plan, we will generate a phone number for you to use. Each month you will receive up to 50 minutes for incoming calls and 75 text messages. All phone number masking plans will include unlimited email masking. The cost is $3.99 a month for an annual plan or $4.99 a month for a monthly plan. Currently, this feature is available in the U.S. and Canada. As we roll out this feature, we will explore how we can expand this offering to outbound calls and texts, as well as to other regions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Firefox Relay\u2019s new phone number masking feature works<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you are signing up for loyalty programs, booking a restaurant reservation, or making purchases that require your phone number, now you can feel confident that your personal phone number won\u2019t fall in the wrong hands with Firefox Relay.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 1:<\/strong> Go to<a href=\"http:\/\/relay.firefox.com\"> relay.firefox.com<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 2:<\/strong> Select <strong>Upgrade now<\/strong> to phone number masking.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"504\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image1-1024x504.png\" alt=\"An illustration depicts a person sitting down, looking at a phone. Text: Firefox Relay Premium. Introducing phone number masking. With phone number masking, you can create a phone number mask that helps you protect your true phone number. Share it, and receive messages and calls privately. Share a phone number mask that forwards texts and calls to your number. Need to get a digital receipt? Share your phone number mask instead. With phone number masking, you can reply to the last text you received. Currently available in the US and Canada only. Upgrade to get phone number masking. Yearly $3.99 \/ month. (Billed annually). Upgrade now.\" class=\"wp-image-70046\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image1-1024x504.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image1-300x148.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image1-768x378.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image1-1536x756.png 1536w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image1-1000x492.png 1000w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image1.png 1638w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 3: <\/strong>Next, you will be prompted to verify your true phone number where the calls and texts will be forwarded to via text message. After verification, we will generate your phone number mask. Bonus: To help you find an easy-to-remember phone number mask, we\u2019ll recommend phone numbers for you to choose.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"887\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image2-887x1024.png\" alt=\"Text: United States and Canada. Enter an area code. These available phone number masks are similar to your true phone number. (415) 727 - 7153. (415) 967 - 5581. (415) 877 - 3406. Show me other options. Once you register a phone number mask, you cannot change it. Register phone number mask.\" class=\"wp-image-70056\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image2-887x1024.png 887w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image2-260x300.png 260w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image2-768x887.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image2.png 956w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 887px) 100vw, 887px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Step 4: <\/strong>Now, phone calls and texts will automatically forward to your true phone number. You won\u2019t need to download another app, and you can check your calls on your phone and your Firefox Relay dashboard.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1024\" height=\"431\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image3-1024x431.png\" alt=\"Text: \ufeff ### - ###- ####. Callers and text senders &gt;. Remaining call minutes: 12:04. Remaining texts: 31. Calls and texts forwarded: 17. Calls and texts blocked: 0. Relay is currently forwarding all phone calls and text messages to your true phone number. Forward to: ### - ###- ####. Created: October 27, 2021\" class=\"wp-image-70066\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image3-1024x431.png 1024w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image3-300x126.png 300w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image3-768x323.png 768w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image3-1000x421.png 1000w, https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/278\/files\/2022\/10\/image3.png 1178w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Also, if you receive a text message, you can reply directly to the last sender, which is helpful when that retailer or company wants to send a confirmation text to the phone number. If you find yourself receiving too many unwanted spam calls or texts, you can easily turn it off for all phone numbers or select the specific ones you want to block.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/privacy-security\/product-manager-career-firefox-relay\/\">Firefox Relay Product team<\/a> is excited to add this new privacy-first feature! Check it out at <a href=\"http:\/\/relay.firefox.com\">relay.firefox.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Check these out to learn more about <a href=\"https:\/\/relay.firefox.com\/\">Firefox Relay<\/a> and<a href=\"https:\/\/www.mozilla.org\/en-US\/\"> other Mozilla products<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/products\/firefox\/extensions-addons\/how-firefoxs-total-cookie-protection-and-container-extensions-work-together\/\">How Firefox\u2019s Total Cookie Protection and container extensions work together<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/privacy-security\/how-to-switch-from-chrome-to-firefox\/\">How to easily switch from Chrome to Firefox<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/blog.mozilla.org\/en\/products\/firefox\/firefox-rolls-out-total-cookie-protection-by-default-to-all-users-worldwide\/\">Firefox rolls out Total Cookie Protection by default to all users worldwide<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When you share your personal phone number with anyone outside your circle of family and friends, it essentially gives them permission to call you anytime of the day. 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