How to change number in WhatsApp on Android?

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Changing your WhatsApp number on both iOS and Android is quite easy. The app also gives us the option to notify our contacts about the number change. In any case, all the groups you have joined will be notified about the change in your account number.

Prerequisites

• You must know the old number linked to your WhatsApp account.
• The new number must be activated on your WhatsApp Number List phone so that you can verify the one-time code generated.
• For WhatsApp to update your data on the server, you need an internet connection.
How to change number in WhatsApp on Android?
If you want to change your WhatsApp phone number on your Android device, simply go to its settings and follow these steps:

Step 1: Start by launching WhatsApp on your Android phone and tap on the three-dot icon at the top to go to its settings.



Step 2: After launching WhatsApp settings, go to your account settings and tap on the "Change Number" option.

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Step 3: When a special window opens, you will need to enter your old and new WhatsApp number. Wait for a while until WhatsApp sends a one-time generated code that you need to enter in the app.

Step 4: That's it! Once you enter the code, your WhatsApp number will be changed. Once complete, you can choose to automatically notify all or selected contacts about the number change.