WhatsApp allows users to change the phone number associated with their WhatsApp account. While most people usually do not change their number, there are times when it may be necessary, such as when moving to another country.
When you change your phone number, WhatsApp will transfer your account information, including profile picture, name, description, individual chats, group chats, and settings, from your old phone number to the new one. The WhatsApp account associated with the previous phone number will also be deleted, so your contacts will see the new phone number on their WhatsApp contact list.
Users will have the option to choose whether they want to notify their contacts about the phone number change. Group chats will be notified when a user changes their phone number, regardless of whether they choose to notify their contacts. If you change your phone number but continue to use the same phone for the new number, your chat history will still be available on your phone.
How to Change Your Phone Number on WhatsApp
Before changing your number, make sure that:
1. Your new phone number can receive SMS messages or phone calls.
2. It is currently registered on WhatsApp by going to More options > Settings > Your profile picture.
3. Make sure you are using a supported phone number.
Changing the number on the same phone:
To change your phone number using the same phone, first insert the SIM card with the new phone number.
Tap More options > Settings > Account > Change number > Next.
Enter your old phone number in the first field and the new phone number in the second field. Enter both in the full international format.
Tap Next.
If you enable the Notifications for contacts option, you can choose whether to notify All contacts, Contacts you chat with, or Anyone…. For the Anyone… option, you will need to search for or select the contacts you want to notify and then tap the checkmark.
Tap Done.
FAQ:
Q: What happens when I change my phone number on WhatsApp?
A: WhatsApp transfers the account information, including profile picture, name, description, individual chats, group chats, and settings, from the previous phone number to the new one. The WhatsApp account associated with the previous number will be deleted so that contacts can see the new phone number on their WhatsApp contact list.
Q: Can I notify my contacts about the phone number change?
A: Yes, users have the option to choose whether they want to notify their contacts about the phone number change. Group chats will be automatically notified of the number change.
Q: Will I still have access to my chat history after changing my phone number?
A: If you change your phone number but continue to use the same phone, your chat history will still be available on your phone.
Definitions:
– WhatsApp: A communication application that allows users to send text messages, voice messages, images, and have group conversations over the internet.
Related Links:
– WhatsApp: Official WhatsApp website.
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