Table of Contents
- 1 Can I change my phone number on WhatsApp without notifying contacts?
- 2 Who will be notified if I change my WhatsApp number?
- 3 Can I have two numbers on WhatsApp?
- 4 How to change phone number in WhatsApp?
- 5 How do I notify contacts when I change my phone number?
- 6 How do I change the phone number on my account?
Can I change my phone number on WhatsApp without notifying contacts?
So, here’s how you can change your WhatsApp number without losing your contacts. You can check the registered phone number on WhatsApp by going to WhatsApp’s Settings and tapping on your profile name. 2. Android users can access WhatsApp’s Settings by tapping on the three-dot hamburger menu on the top right.
Who will be notified if I change my WhatsApp number?
After inserting the required old and new phone numbers, WhatsApp will ask which contacts have to be notified about your new number. Note that also if you don’t want to notify your contacts, all your groups will be notified regardless.
What happens to my WhatsApp when I change number?
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.
Can I have two numbers on WhatsApp?
Your WhatsApp account can only be verified with one number on one phone. There is no option to have a WhatsApp account with two phone numbers. If you attempt to frequently switch your WhatsApp account between different devices, at a certain point, you may be blocked from re-verifying your account.
How to change phone number in WhatsApp?
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. This brings options, namely All contacts, Contacts I have chats with, and Custom.
How do I Find my WhatsApp phone number?
You can find your registered phone number by opening WhatsApp, then tapping More options > Settings > tap your profile photo. If you’re changing your phone number and using the same phone, first insert the new SIM card with the new phone number into your phone. Open WhatsApp.
How do I notify contacts when I change my phone number?
If you select Custom…, you’ll need to search for or select the contacts you want to notify, then tap the check mark . Your group chats will be notified when you change your phone number regardless of whether you choose to notify your contacts. Tap DONE. You’ll then be prompted to register your new phone number.
How do I change the phone number on my account?
Tap More options > Settings > Account > Change number > NEXT. Enter your old phone number in the first field and your new phone number in the second field, both in full international format.