How do I send a message about a number change in WhatsApp?

How do I send a message about a number change in WhatsApp - briefly?

To notify your contacts about a phone number change on WhatsApp, you can use the "Change Number" feature within the app settings. This will automatically inform all your contacts of your new number.

How do I send a message about a number change in WhatsApp - in detail?

To inform your contacts about a number change on WhatsApp, you can follow these detailed steps:

1. Save Your Chat History: Before changing your phone number, ensure that you have saved any important chat history. You can do this by going to Settings > Chats > Backup.

2. Change Your Number in WhatsApp Settings:

   • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings (on iPhone) or tap the three dots at the top right corner for More options (on Android).
   • Select Account.
   • Tap on Change number.

3. Enter Your Old and New Numbers:

   • WhatsApp will prompt you to enter your old phone number and your new phone number. Make sure the country codes are correct for both numbers.

4. Verify Your New Number:

   • After entering your new number, WhatsApp will send a verification code to it. You may receive this via SMS or call, depending on your settings.
   • Enter the verification code when prompted.

5. Notify Contacts:

   • Once your number is successfully changed, WhatsApp will automatically notify all of your contacts about your new phone number. This notification cannot be turned off and ensures that everyone in your contact list is informed about the change.

6. Update Your Profile Information:

   • To further ensure that your contacts are aware of the change, you can update your profile information. Go to Settings > Profile and edit your name or status to include a message about your new number.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly inform all your WhatsApp contacts about your phone number change. This process ensures that no one is left out of the loop and that communication remains uninterrupted.