WhatsApp lets you change your mobile number if you have lost it or just
want to change it for some reason.
and WhatsApp among others. It becomes necessary for you to get
a new SIM card with the same mobile number. But, what if you are happy to go
with a new mobile number? You can change your mobile number at all the places
mentioned above but we are going to list how you can change your WhatsApp
number.
Changing your WhatsApp number is a thoughtful
step as your contacts may not have the new number. Some of you may like this as
the daily onrush of messages and forwards will likely lessen. In any case,
making the switch to another number on WhatsApp is not really difficult and
here’s how to do it:
·
Open WhatsApp after you have bought a new SIM
card and activated on your phone
·
Tap on the three-dot menu available at the
top-right corner on your Android phone and go to settings. On iOS, just simply
navigate to the Settings tab
·
Tap on Account within the Settings menu
·
Now, tap on Change number to proceed with
changing your number
·
WhatsApp will give you a quick list of things
changing the number will ensue for your chat experience. Tap Next
·
Now, enter your old mobile number in the
first text field and the new one in the second field. Your new mobile number
should be within your reach to access OTP
·
Hit Next, followed by giving confirmation to
WhatsApp for receiving OTP on your new number
·
WhatsApp will detect OTP on its own (if you
have given it necessary phone permissions) if the SIM card is on the same
phone. If not, enter the OTP manually
You are now done with the process of changing
your WhatsApp number. Your groups and chats remain intact after changing the
number but only the people in groups get informed of this move. Individual
chats still need at least one message from your new number.
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