How to Change WhatsApp Number without Losing Data

Changing your phone number on WhatsApp can be a daunting task, especially when you have important chats, media, and contacts stored in the app. However, WhatsApp provides a simple and straightforward process to change your number without losing any data. In this tutorial, we will guide you through the steps to safely change your WhatsApp number while ensuring all your data is preserved.

Prerequisites

To successfully change your WhatsApp number without losing data, make sure you have the following:

Old Phone - Your current phone with WhatsApp installed and your old number active.
New Phone - A new phone with WhatsApp installed and a new number activated.
Stable Internet Connection - Ensure both phones have a reliable internet connection.

Step 1: Verifying Your New Phone Number

Before changing your WhatsApp number, it is crucial to verify your new number to ensure a smooth transition. Follow these steps:

Insert the SIM card with your new number into your new phone.
Open WhatsApp on your new phone and tap on "Agree and Continue" to accept WhatsApp's privacy policy.
Select your country and enter your new phone number. Double-check that the number is correct before proceeding.
WhatsApp will send an SMS verification code to your new number. Wait for the automatic verification process to fail, then tap on "Call Me" to receive the verification code via a phone call.
Enter the verification code you received and proceed to set up your profile on WhatsApp with your name and profile picture.

Step 2: Prepare Your Old Phone for Transfer

Once you have successfully verified your new number, it's time to prepare your old phone for the transfer process. Follow these steps:

Open WhatsApp on your old phone.
Go to Settings by tapping on the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen.
Navigate to Account > Change number.
Tap on Next to proceed with the number change process.
Enter your old number in the first field and your new number with the country code in the second field.
Tap on Next to verify your new phone number.

Step 3: Transfer Chats and Media to Your New Phone

Now that both phones are prepared, it's time to transfer your chats, media, and contacts to your new phone. Follow these steps:

On your old phone, you will see a pop-up confirming that you want to change your number. Tap on Next to proceed.
Select the option to notify your contacts about your new number. You can choose whether to notify all contacts, contacts who you have chats with, or custom select contacts.
Once you have made your selection, tap on Done.
WhatsApp will then proceed to transfer your chat history, media, and contacts to your new phone. Make sure both phones have a stable internet connection throughout this process.
On your new phone, you will see your transferred chats, media, and contacts.

Step 4: Verify Your New Number on Your Old Phone

To complete the process and avoid any potential issues, you need to verify your new number on your old phone. Follow these steps:

On your old phone, open the WhatsApp application.
You will receive a notification indicating that your phone number has changed and you need to reverify it.
Tap on Continue to proceed with the verification process.
Use the verification method of your choice - SMS or phone call - to receive the verification code.
Enter the verification code when prompted.
Once the code is verified, your new number will be successfully linked to your old phone, but all your data will be migrated to the new phone.

Congratulations! You have successfully changed your WhatsApp number without losing any data. Your chats, media, and contacts are now accessible on your new phone with the new number.

Remember to inform your contacts about your new number or use WhatsApp's feature to notify them automatically. It's also a good idea to update your number on other platforms where your WhatsApp number was used.

Changing your WhatsApp number can be a seamless experience if you follow these steps carefully. Enjoy using WhatsApp with your new number!