WhatsApp for iPhone: update phone number
You have to update the phone number in WhatsApp if you have inserted a new SIM card in your iPhone. We show you how to do this in our tip.
iPhone: Update WhatsApp phone number
Start WhatsApp as usual. The app immediately recognizes that you have inserted a SIM card with a different number.
- You will now be asked to enter the new phone number.
- The next step is to enter a six-digit code. You will receive this automatically by SMS within a few seconds. Alternatively, you can click the link in the message.
- The digits are recognized without confirmation and WhatsApp starts automatically.
iOS: Change WhatsApp number manually
In individual cases, WhatsApp may not automatically recognize the new SIM card. Then you have to change the number manually:
- Open WhatsApp and tap on "Settings" at the bottom right.
- Select "Account" and the entry "Change number".
- Then enter your old number followed by your new number and confirm your entries with "Done".
- You will receive an SMS with a six-digit code. Enter this in WhatsApp. Alternatively, click the link in the message again.
In the next article, we'll show you 7 things you didn't know about WhatsApp. The article refers to the iPhone 5c with iOS 8.4 and WhatsApp 2.12.4.