How to Change WhatsApp Number on the Same Phone

Changing your WhatsApp phone number on the same phone is very easy. WhatsApp includes a feature in the menu system to do this automatically for you. Follow the steps below to learn how to change your number on WhatsApp:

How to Change WhatsApp Number on a New Phone

Changing your WhatsApp number on a new phone is easy, but requires a couple of additional steps. Start on your old phone and backup WhatsApp, then follow the steps below to complete the process.

What Happens When You Change Your WhatsApp Number?

When you change your WhatsApp number, this is what will happen:

Your old account will be deleted, and your contacts will no longer see that number. All your chats will be saved to your new account. Your groups will stay the same, with no change on your end. All your settings and profile information will remain intact. 

Why Change Your WhatsApp Phone Number?

The most common reason people change their phone numbers is to avoid someone and start fresh. Other reasons include moving to a new area of the country, switching jobs, or having a similar number to someone else’s, and you keep getting unwanted calls or texts. Regardless, you probably don’t want to lose your message history when registering a new WhatsApp number.