• Tech - Tips And Tricks
• Updated: Feb 09, 2021

How to Change Phone Number On WhatsApp Without Losing Chats

WhatsApp messenger has introduced a new feature for users that want to change their WhatsApp phone number but afraid of losing their previous chats. The messenger can now allow you to change your phone number without losing your chats.

The instant messaging platform is one of the most actively used apps for most smartphone users.

Since WhatsApp works with your phone number, you need to update your WhatsApp account when you change your existing number.  And it's is possible to change your WhatsApp phone number without losing the chats stored in the app.

To make this easy, WhatsApp has dedicated Change Number features that let you easily move from an old phone number to a new one.

The features also provide the ability for users to Automatically inform their contacts about the change. Here's a step-by-step guide to change your WhatsApp number.

Steps to change WhatsApp phone number without losing chats

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insert the Sim card with the new phone number into your phone and make sure that it can receive SMS or phone calls. Also, it is important to note that your old phone number should still be registered to WhatsApp. You can check the registered phone number by tapping your profile through the WhatsApp settings menu.

A screen will appear with your name and phone number registered with the app. Once you've gone through the aforementioned points, you can follow the steps below to change your WhatsApp number.

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.
2. Go to Settings if you're an iPhone user. For Android users, the settings menu is accessible by tapping the three-dots menu from the top-right corner of the screen.
3. Now, tap on the Account option and then hit Change Number.
4. You'll now see a screen asking you to confirm whether you're able to receive SMS or phone calls on your new number. If you've confirmed, press the Next button.
5. Enter your old and new numbers.
6. Tap Next to move to the final stage of changing your WhatsApp number.
7. WhatsApp will now ask you whether you want your contacts to be notified about your new number. You can choose from All contacts, Contacts I have chatted with or custom numbers that will be informed about the change. The app will, however, automatically notify groups about the changing of your WhatsApp number.
8. Now, tap Done.

You will receive a prompt message telling you to register your new phone number. You'll get a six-digit code via an SMS or a phone call to complete the registration process.

Once registered, your WhatsApp chats will continue to be available on your new phone number.

However, if you're also changing your phone alongside changing your number, you'll be required to take a backup of your chats either on Google Drive or on iCloud depending on your old phone. You'll need to restore that backup on your new phone to get your chats back.

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