How to Change Your WhatsApp Number

WhatsApp is a popular messaging app that allows users to send text messages, make voice and video calls, share media files, and more. If you need to change your phone number associated with your WhatsApp account, you can easily do so by following these steps:

Step 1: Open WhatsApp

Launch the WhatsApp application on your device. It's the green icon with a white chat bubble.

Step 2: Access WhatsApp Settings

Tap on the three vertical dots located in the top right corner of the screen. This will open the menu.

Step 3: Go to the Account Settings

In the menu, tap on "Settings" to access various options.

Step 4: Navigate to Account

Within the settings, select the "Account" option. This is where you will find all the account-related settings.

Step 5: Change Phone Number

Under the "Account" settings, tap on the "Change number" option.

Step 6: Review Information and Proceed

WhatsApp will display some information regarding changing your phone number. Take a moment to review it, then tap on the "Next" button to proceed.

Step 7: Enter Old and New Number

Enter your current phone number in the "Old phone number" field and your new phone number in the "New phone number" field.

Step 8: Verify New Phone Number

WhatsApp will send a verification code to your new phone number via SMS. Enter the code in the provided field to verify your new phone number.

Step 9: Notify Contacts

WhatsApp gives you the option to notify your contacts about your number change. You can choose to notify all contacts, contacts who you have chats with, or not notify anyone. Select the appropriate option based on your preference.

Step 10: Complete the Process

Tap on the "Done" button to complete the process. WhatsApp will now reflect your new phone number, and your account and chats will be transferred to the new number.

Additional Tips:

• Make sure you have access to both your old and new phone numbers during the process.
• Ensure that your new phone number is active and able to receive SMS messages.
• Double-check the accuracy of the phone numbers you enter to avoid any issues.
• Keep in mind that changing your phone number will migrate your account and chat history to the new number. If you want to delete your account instead, you can do so from the "Delete my account" option in the "Account" settings.

Now you know how to change your WhatsApp number. Keep in mind that updating your phone number will impact your contacts and their ability to reach you on WhatsApp, so make sure to inform them of the change.