Can Contacts See My New WhatsApp Number When I Change It?
Learn how to notify contacts about your new WhatsApp number and what they can see after the change.
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Yes, when you change your number on WhatsApp, your contacts will be notified if you enable the 'Notify Contacts' option. This can be specified for all contacts, contacts you have chats with, or a custom list. To set this up: Go to Settings > Account > Change Number, enter your old and new numbers, and select 'Notify Contacts' before completing the process.
FAQs & Answers
- Will my contacts see my new WhatsApp number if I don't notify them? No, if you do not enable the 'Notify Contacts' option while changing your number, your contacts will not be informed about your new WhatsApp number.
- How do I change my phone number on WhatsApp? To change your phone number on WhatsApp, go to Settings > Account > Change Number. Enter your old and new numbers, and select whether to notify your contacts before completing the process.
- Can I choose which contacts see my new number on WhatsApp? Yes, you can choose to notify all contacts, only those you have chats with, or a custom list of contacts when changing your number on WhatsApp.
- What happens to my chats when I change my number on WhatsApp? When you change your number on WhatsApp, your chat history remains intact as long as you are using the same device. Your chats will be associated with your new number.