How to change your WhatsApp Phone Number

Change phone number on the same phone

1. Open WhatsApp Settings.
2. Tap Account > Change Number > Next.
3. Enter your old phone number in the first field and your new phone number in the second field, both in full international format.
4. Tap Next. ...
5. Tap Done.
6. You'll then be prompted to register your new phone number.

1. What happens if you change your number on WhatsApp?
2. How do I inform WhatsApp of new number?
3. How can I change my WhatsApp chat history and keep my number?
4. How can I change my WhatsApp number without anyone knowing?
5. Can a person see my new number on WhatsApp?
6. How do you inform a new number?
7. Can I have 2 WhatsApp accounts on one phone?
8. Can I merge two WhatsApp accounts?
9. How do I restore my WhatsApp messages to a different number?
10. How can I delete my old WhatsApp account after changing my number?
11. Can you transfer WhatsApp conversations to a new phone?
12. Who will be notified if I change my WhatsApp number?
13. How do you know if someone has changed their number on WhatsApp?
14. What happens when you change your number and someone texts you?

What happens if you change your number on WhatsApp?

Using the Change Number feature in WhatsApp will migrate your profile information, groups and settings from your old phone number to your new phone number. It will also delete the account linked with your old phone number, so your contacts can no longer see your old phone number in their WhatsApp contact list.

How do I inform WhatsApp of new number?

To begin with the new Change Number feature, go to WhatsApp Settings > Account > Change number. After that, tap the Next button from the top-right corner, enter your old and new phone numbers, tap the Next button again, and then enable the Notify my contacts option.

How can I change my WhatsApp chat history and keep my number?

Steps to change WhatsApp phone number without losing chats

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
2. Go to Settings if you're an iPhone users. ...
3. Now, tap on the Account option and then hit Change Number.
4. You'll now see a screen asking you to confirm whether you're able to receive SMS or phone calls on your new number.

How can I change my WhatsApp number without anyone knowing?

As a security feature, the app notifies your contacts when your number changes or when your security code changes. Therefore, you cannot change your number on WhatsApp without your contacts or members of your WhatsApp group knowing your number has change.

Can a person see my new number on WhatsApp?

WhatsApp requires your phone number to start the service and this contact number can be seen by anyone added in our contact list. Unfortunately, there is no way to hide your phone number on WhatsApp. The app requires your valid phone number to let you login into the service.

How do you inform a new number?

I would like to let you know that I've been using new a new number frequently, so you can call me up on it. I am truly sorry but I got some issues with my number. So, I've been using a new number until things sort out. Please contact me on this number.

Can I have 2 WhatsApp accounts on one phone?

Officially, you aren't allowed to have two WhatsApp accounts on one phone. But, since most phones now come with dual-SIM technology its not uncommon for users to want to set up both numbers with WhatsApp even though they only have one device.

Can I merge two WhatsApp accounts?

Hi, Merging of two WhatsApp accounts is not possible if also its possible its kind of risky to loose data in process. WhatsApp allows you to transfer an account to a new number by using Change Number feature, but not merging of two different accounts.

How do I restore my WhatsApp messages to a different number?

Turn WiFi on, and install WhatsApp on your new phone, and log in with your new phone number — make sure it's picked up the right account. WhatsApp will then give you the option to restore your chat history.

How can I delete my old WhatsApp account after changing my number?

1 Answer

1. Migrate your account information (including your profile information), groups and settings from your old phone number to your new phone number; and.
2. Delete the account associated with your old phone number, so your contacts can no longer see your old phone number in their lists of WhatsApp contacts.

Can you transfer WhatsApp conversations to a new phone?

The other method to transfer your WhatsApp chat history is to backup the conversations on the local storage and transfer it to your new phone. To back up the chats on your old phones, go to WhatsApp Settings > Chats > Chat Backup. ... Tap 'Restore' and your old WhatsApp chats will be copied to your new phone.

Who will be notified if I change my WhatsApp number?

Your group chats will be notified when you change your phone number regardless of whether you choose to notify your contacts.

How do you know if someone has changed their number on WhatsApp?

Also, people can still message your old number (if you uninstalled it), but as WhatsApp is not active on any phone, you will not get them. If the Last Seen At was active, they will see the last time when you were active on the number. Interestingly, if you verify the old number again, you will get those messages.

What happens when you change your number and someone texts you?

If the recipient changed their number, you can keep sending messages to the old number, but they will not be received by the same person. ... If the number has been reassigned, then someone else would receive your message.