How to Hide Notifications on iPhone Lock Screen

The iPhone lock screen can display various notifications from apps, messages, and other services. If you want to keep your messages private and prevent them from appearing on the lock screen, you can easily adjust the settings. In this guide, we'll show you how to hide notifications on the iPhone lock screen.

Why Hide Notifications on the Lock Screen?

While seeing notifications on the lock screen can be convenient, it may not always be safe. Here are a few reasons why you might want to hide them:

  • Privacy protection — to prevent others from seeing your messages and information.
  • Avoiding unnecessary attention to your personal data in public places.
  • Reducing distractions during work or leisure time.

How to Hide Notifications for All Apps

To hide notifications on the lock screen for all apps, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Go to the Notifications section.
  3. Tap on Show Previews.
  4. Select Never or When Unlocked:
    • Never: Notifications will not be shown on the lock screen at all.
    • When Unlocked: Notifications will be hidden until you unlock your iPhone.

How to Hide Notifications for Specific Apps

If you only want to hide notifications from specific apps, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Settings and open the Notifications section.
  2. Select the app for which you want to change the notification settings.
  3. Disable the option Lock Screen. This will hide notifications only for the selected app.

How to Hide the Content of Notifications

You can also keep notifications on the lock screen but hide their content (e.g., message text). Here's how:

  1. Open Settings and go to the Notifications section.
  2. Tap on Show Previews.
  3. Select When Unlocked. Now, the content of notifications will be hidden until you unlock your iPhone.