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title: "How to Block Numbers in 8x8 Work for Desktop"
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# How to Block Numbers in 8x8 Work for Desktop

## Objective

Block spam callers in 8x8 Work for Desktop at the extension level.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> This procedure will only block **direct calls to the extension**. Calls from numbers flagged via this feature that route to the extension via Auto Attendant, Ring Groups, Call Queues, or other indirect means will not be blocked.

## Applies To

- 8x8 Work for Desktop
- 8x8 X Series

## Procedure

### Block Numbers

1. Log in to **8x8 Work for Desktop**.
2. From the left navigation, click the **phone icon** to access your call logs.
3. Mouse over the entry for a spam call and click the **More (three dots)option**.
4. From the dropdown, click **Block caller** to block future calls from this number. ![calls-block-caller-sm.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/10192)

### Review or Remove Blocked Numbers

1. Log in to **8x8 Work for Desktop**.
2. From the left navigation, click your **profile picture**, then **Call forwarding**. The page will launch in your system browser.
3. If prompted, log in with your 8x8 username and password.
4. Review the *Call forwarding rules* list for the numbers you've blocked -- these will be denoted by a rule with the name *Blocked-caller-<number>*.
  - To edit the rule, click the **pencil icon**.
  - To unblock the number (i.e., delete the rule), click the **trash icon**. ![call-forwarding-blocked-list.png](https://cdn.us.document360.io/e3a59e39-abd3-4423-964c-0a4008dc5673/Images/Documentation/10193)

## Additional Information

See also [Block Calls From a Specific Number in 8x8 Admin Console](/support/docs/block-calls-from-a-specific-number-in-8x8-admin-console).