Got a new phone number but don't want to lose your previous messages? No problem. With WhatsApp there is the possibility to change the phone number and keep all the chats videos photos how the whole thing works we will show you in this guide.
Table of contents Hide
1 Change phone number
2 What should be considered when changing the number?
3 How to change number on your smartphone
Change phone number
What happens if you change the phone number? When you set up the new number, all account information, groups , and settings are transferred from the old number to the new number.
What should be considered when changing the number?
The first thing you should do is make sure that the new phone number is activated and can receive SMS or calls.
Make sure your old phone number is currently verified on your phone with WhatsApp .
How to change number on your smartphone
iPhone
- After you have inserted the SIM cards with the new number into the phone.
- Make sure the old phone number is currently verified on WhatsApp .
- Start WhatsApp .
- Click Settings > Account > Change Number > Next .
- In the first field, enter the current phone number in full international format.
- In the field below, enter your new phone number in full international format.
- Tap Next .
- Follow the instructions
- Tap Done . You will be prompted to verify the new phone number.

Android
- After inserting the SIM card with the new number in the phone, start WhatsApp .
- Make sure the old phone number is currently verified on WhatsApp .
- Tap WhatsApp > More options > Settings > Account > Change number.
- Enter your old phone number in the top field.
- Enter your new phone number in the field below.
- Follow the instructions
- Tap Done . You will be prompted to verify the new phone number.
