How to change the phone number in WhatsApp on iPhone?

How to change the phone number in WhatsApp on iPhone - briefly?

To change your phone number in WhatsApp on an iPhone, first open the app and go to "Settings." Then, tap on "Account," select "Change Number," and follow the prompts to update your phone number.

How to change the phone number in WhatsApp on iPhone - in detail?

Changing your phone number in WhatsApp on an iPhone involves several steps to ensure that all your data, including messages and media, is successfully transferred to the new number. Here's a detailed guide to help you through the process:

  1. Backup Your Data: Before making any changes, it’s crucial to back up your chat history. This can be done using iCloud or manually by emailing yourself the conversations you want to save.

    • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
    • Navigate to Chats > Chat Backup.
    • Tap on Back Up Now and follow the prompts to back up your chats to iCloud.

  2. Update Your Phone Number: Once you have backed up your data, you can proceed to update your phone number in WhatsApp.

    • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
    • Tap on Account > Change Number....
    • You will be prompted to enter your old phone number. Enter it in the international format (e.g., +1 234567890).
    • Next, enter your new phone number in the same international format.
    • WhatsApp will ask if you want to notify your contacts about the change. This step is optional but recommended to ensure that your contacts are aware of your new number.
    • Tap on Next and follow the prompts to complete the process.

  3. Verify Your New Number: After updating your phone number, WhatsApp will send a verification code to your new number. You’ll need to enter this code to verify your new number.

    • Open WhatsApp and you should see a prompt asking you to verify your new phone number.
    • Tap on Next and then Done.

  4. Restore Your Data: If you backed up your chats before changing your number, you can now restore them to your new number.

    • Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
    • Navigate to Chats > Chat Backup.
    • Tap on Restore Chat History... and follow the prompts to restore your chats from iCloud.

By following these steps, you can successfully change your phone number in WhatsApp on your iPhone while ensuring that all your data is transferred to the new number.