How to Change Your Phone Number on WhatsApp

Use Settings › Account › Change number to move WhatsApp to a new number. Your chats, groups and settings move with you, and you can notify contacts.

Before you start

• The new number must be able to receive a text or call.
• Keep the old number active if possible until the change is done.
• Back up your chats.

Steps

1. Put the new SIM in, or make sure the new number can receive codes.
2. Open WhatsApp › Settings › Account › Change number.
3. Enter the old and new numbers.
4. Choose whether to notify contacts.
5. Verify the new number with the 6-digit code.

New phone and new number

Change the number on the old phone first, then move WhatsApp to the new phone with the new number.

See find your WhatsApp number and the 6-digit code.

Groups and communities

Groups you are in see the change automatically. Admins keep their role, and chats continue without anything for you to redo.

FAQ

Will I lose my chats if I change my WhatsApp number?

No, they move with the account.

Do my contacts get told?

Only those you choose.

Do I need the old SIM?

It helps but is not required if WhatsApp is open on your phone.

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