How to Change Your Phone Number on Boost Mobile

Boost Mobile number changes are made through your account in the Boost app or by contacting customer care. A fee may apply, so check before you confirm.

Ways to request a new number

Menus change over time and differ between plans, so if you do not see the option, contact care.

What to have ready

• Your account PIN or password.
• The current number and the device you use.
• A preferred area code, if you want one.
• A way to pay any change fee.

Why people change number

• Spam calls and texts on the old number.
• Moving to a new area code.
• Unwanted contact from someone you have blocked.
• A fresh start for work.

If spam is the reason, try blocking first: see blocking spam texts.

Update your accounts first

Before the old number stops working, update it on apps that send sign-in codes by text, such as email, social media, shopping and streaming services. Switch two-step verification to an authenticator app where you can. Once the old number is gone, codes sent to it cannot be recovered.

1. List the apps that text you codes.
2. Add the new number or an authenticator app to each.
3. Remove the old number.
4. Test a sign-in on one account.

Moving to Boost with your number

If you are joining Boost from another carrier and want to keep your number, that is a transfer (port), not a change. You need the account number and transfer PIN from the old carrier. See transfer PINs explained.

After the change

Restart your phone, make a test call, and check that texts arrive. Tell family, work, your doctor and school about the new number.

FAQ

Can I change my Boost Mobile number online?

Often in the Boost app or website; otherwise contact care.

Is there a fee to change my Boost number?

There can be; check before confirming.

What should I do before changing my number?

Update the number on apps that send sign-in codes.

Related: change number on T-Mobile · change number on Verizon · transfer PINs.