How to Change or Remove Your Phone Number on Facebook

Change or remove your Facebook number in Accounts Center: Personal details › Contact info. Add the new number, confirm the code, then remove the old one.

Change the number

1. Open the menu › Settings and privacy › Accounts Center.
2. Go to Personal details › Contact info.
3. Add a new mobile number and confirm with the code.
4. Remove the old number.

Two-factor authentication

If you use text messages for two-factor, update it in Password and security, or switch to an authenticator app.

Remove the number entirely

You can remove it if an email is on the account. Keep at least one way to recover the account.

Number already in use?

It may be confirmed on another account. Remove it there first. See Facebook confirmation codes.

Instagram on the same account

If your Instagram is connected in Accounts Center, contact info can be managed for both there. Check each profile shows the right number afterwards.

FAQ

How do I change my number on Facebook?

Accounts Center › Personal details › Contact info.

Can I use Facebook without a phone number?

Yes, with an email on the account.

Why can I not add my number?

It may be on another account, or the code is not arriving.

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