Viber: change number - how it works

If you have a new mobile phone number, you can also change it in the Viber chat and phone app. Our instructions show you where and how to make the change.

Change number at Viber

• If you have inserted a new SIM card into your smartphone, you can start Viber without hesitation. The app will continue to use your old account.
• Viber does not recognize that a new SIM card has been inserted. You can still be reached by your friends on this number.
• For security reasons, however, you should delete your Viber account. If your old number is reassigned and the new owner creates a Viber account, yours will become invalid.
• You can delete your old Viber account in the settings. You will be logged out and then have the opportunity to create a new account with your new number.

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