In case you don’t remember your phone number associated with WhatsApp, you can find it out with the help of some simple tricks.
For this reason, in the following article we will explain how to find out your WhatsApp number, easily and in a short time.
How to know what your number is via WhatsApp?
In case you want to know the number associated to your WhatsApp account, enter the app and press the three dots on the side. Choose “Settings” and click on the profile picture, in this section you will find the name, information and at the end the phone number linked to the account.
How to know your number through the settings?
You can also know your phone number on Android, although it should be noted that this procedure does not work on all devices. To do so, go to “Settings” or “Configuration” and then to the “Information” section. In case you can’t find it, you can help yourself with the settings finder.
Know your number with the help of a contact
If none of the above methods work, try asking a friend for help. Call or text someone and ask them to give you the phone number from which you contacted them.
Other methods to know your phone number
There are other alternatives to know what your WhatsApp phone number is, which are:
- Call your operator to request your number, just provide some information to verify your identity.
- Check the contact list or phonebook, as some devices tend to automatically save the owner’s information in this section.
- Check your email address, as you may have saved your phone number in a document or used it to fill out a form.
- Look for the SIM card packaging, in case you keep it.
How does your WhatsApp number change?
It is possible to change the phone number linked to the WhatsApp account, on the same device or on a new one. To do so, the following must be done:
- Log in to WhatsApp and press the three dots on the side.
- Click on “Settings > Account > Change number > NEXT“.
- Proceed to enter the old number in the first space and the new number in the second space.
Note: both must have the corresponding international code. - Click on “Next” and indicate if you want your contacts to be notified of the number change.
- Finally click on “OK” and proceed to register the new phone number.
How to verify your WhatsApp number?
In case of acquiring a new phone number and a new device, it is necessary to register it in WhatsApp with the following procedure:
- Log into WhatsApp and click on “Terms and Policy“, accept the terms by clicking on “Accept“.
- Click on “Choose a country” and after searching for the corresponding country, click on “Select country“.
- Enter the phone number and click on “Next > OK” to receive the verification code via SMS.
- After confirming the number, enter your name and profile picture, finally apply the changes by clicking on “Done“.
In this way it is possible to know the number linked to your WhatsApp account, easily and in a short time.
