This wikiHow teaches you how to find someone's name by phone number. Keep in mind that some people request that their phone number be removed from search results, which means that the associated number cannot be searched.
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Method 1 of 3: Using the Common Method

Step 1. Understand the limitations of tracing a phone number
Usually you can estimate the location and/or type of phone the person is using, but to get an up-to-date and accurate version of the number, you'll need to use a paid service. Here are some disadvantages of tracing a phone number:
- If the person whose phone you want to track has asked for their number to be removed from a service like WhitePages, chances are you won't be able to find the number.
- If the phone has recently been deactivated or changed hands to another user, the search may not be accurate.

Step 2. Try entering the phone number into the Google search engine
A lot of information on paid services comes from Google and other search engines so it's a good idea to first try searching for the related number on Google:
- Go to https://www.google.com/ in your computer's web browser.
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Type your number in the format (123) 456-7890 into the Google search bar.
You can also type the owner or user after the phone number
- Press Enter
- Review the results.

Step 3. Use WolframAlpha to bring up information regarding the phone number
WolframAlpha is a free computing site that can provide basic information regarding a phone number and its location:
- Open https://www.wolframalpha.com/ with a computer web browser.
- Type a number in the format (123) 456-7890 into the search bar.
- Press Enter
- Review the results (in most cases, you'll only see the number's city of residence).

Step 4. Check the WhoCallsMe website
If you receive calls from suspicious or spam telemarketers, check the corresponding numbers in the WhoCallsMe database for known spam:
- Go to https://whocallsme.com/ with a computer web browser.
- Type a 10-digit phone number into the text box.
- Click Search (search)
- Review the results.

Step 5. Use a more specific database
You can try to find a phone number via social media. Although it often doesn't work, it's fast and free.
Try searching on popular social media like Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter
Method 2 of 3: Using Spy Dialer

Step 1. Understand how Spy Dialer works
Spy Dialer is a free service that searches old phone number records and available online information. Even though Spy Dialer is free, it's also quite outdated, which means you can find the owner of the old phone instead of the current one.
- Note that this service can only be used to trace numbers in the United States.
- As with all phone numbers, you won't find any information about the owner of the number if he or she requests that the number be removed from public databases.

Step 2. Open Spy Dialer
Go to https://www.spydialer.com/ in your computer's web browser.

Step 3. Click the search bar
This box is in the middle of the page.

Step 4. Enter the phone number
Type in the 10-digit phone number you want to search for.

Step 5. Click Search
Blue button below the search bar. Spy Dialer will start processing the phone number.

Step 6. Click Search when prompted
A blue button will appear in the middle of the page once Spy Dialer finishes displaying fish.
If you use an ad blocker, you won't see ads; instead, you will need to wait for a few seconds

Step 7. Review the search results
If the owner does not ask for the number to be deleted. You'll see the name and approximate its location (eg "near San Jose, CA").
Again, the name you see may not be correct. You can try to find the correct name using the same search multiple times
Method 3 of 3: Using WhitePages

Step 1. Be aware that WhitePages is a paid service and can only be used to trace numbers in the United States
While you can try using WhitePages to look up a phone number, find its location, and determine the latest relevant information, this site only works for numbers in the United States and you will need to pay a Premium subscription fee if you want to see the owner of the phone number.
- The plus side of using WhitePages is that it keeps its database up to date, which means you're more likely to see accurate information about the phone number in question.
- WhitePages charges 4.99 dollars per month, period of 20 searches. Since this method is cheaper than paying a one-time fee for information, you may want to sign up for a paid member and cancel as soon as you get the information you want.

Step 2. Use WhitePages
Go to https://www.whitepages.com/ with a computer web browser.

Step 3. Click the REVERSE PHONE label
You'll find this option near the top of the WhitePages page.

Step 4. Enter the phone number
Click the search bar in the middle of the page, then type in a 10-digit phone number.

Step 5. Click the "Search" icon
This button is to the right of the search bar. Click to find your phone number on WhitePages.

Step 6. Review the search results
Depending on the number, you'll be able to see the first letters of their first and last name, the city they're currently in, and/or their cellular service provider. This information may be sufficient for you to identify the number (or convince you to sign up for a Premium subscription).

Step 7. Sign up for a Premium subscription if needed
If you decide that the amount of information on the free page is enough to convince you to pay a $5 Premium membership to unlock it, take the following steps:
- Click SIGN IN (login) in the right corner of the page.
- Click Get Started (getting started) under the segment " NOT A PREMIUM MEMBER " (not a premium member).
- Click SELECT PLAN (choose plan) under the heading MEMBERSHIP (membership).
- Enter your email address, create a password, and enter your payment information.
- Scroll down and click SUBMIT ORDER

Step 8. Review the details of the Premium phone number you are looking for
Using Premium member access, you can see the owner, address, cellular service provider, and various other information of the number you are looking for.

Step 9. Cancel Premium when needed
When you're done viewing Premium information, you can prevent WhitePages from automatically renewing your membership by taking the following steps:
- Go to https://premium.whitepages.com/ and log in.
- Click ACCOUNT SETTINGS (membership settings) on the left side of the page.
- Click CANCEL AUTONEW (cancel auto update)
- Choose a reason.
- Click CONFIRM CANCELLATION (cancellation confirmation)
Tips
- You might be surprised by the amount of information sites like Spy dial or WhitePages know about your phone number, but all this information is legal (and freely) obtained from search engines, online forms, and social media profiles.
- To trace a phone number in Indonesia, you can try installing the "Truecaller: Caller ID & Dialer" application via Android, iOS, or a web-based application. This application, has a database of millions of pre-identified phone numbers. So, apart from recognizing the identity of incoming calls, you can also find out missed calls and take steps like blocking the associated number.