WhatsApp: change number - how it works
If you have inserted a new SIM card on your smartphone, you must also change the number in WhatsApp in order to continue using the instant messaging service. We'll show you how.
Android & iOS: change WhatsApp number
- Make sure your new phone number is activated and that you can receive text messages and calls.
- In WhatsApp, click on "Account" in the settings and then on "Change number".
- Under "Change number" enter your current WhatsApp number in the upper text field and your new phone number in the lower text field.
- Confirm your details with "Done".
Change WhatsApp number - you should note that
- WhatsApp automatically transfers all account data such as duration, groups, profile and chat history to the account with the new number.
- As soon as you have edited your number, the account with the previous number will be deleted and removed from your friends' WhatsApp contacts. You must tell your contacts your new phone number so they can continue to communicate with you.
- If you have a different operating system on your smartphone and want to edit your phone number in WhatsApp, look for your operating system on the official WhatsApp page and follow the instructions there.
