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How to Migrate your WhatsApp mobile Number?

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The change number feature allows you to change the phone number associated with your WhatsApp account. You can change your number on the same phone or a new one. Before changing your phone number: 

  • Make sure your new phone number can receive SMS texts or phone calls. 
  • Make sure your old phone number is currently registered on WhatsApp. Find your registered phone number by tapping More options > Settings > your profile photo. 
  • Make sure you’re using a supported phone number. Unsupported phone numbers can’t be registered on WhatsApp and include, VoIP, Toll-free numbers, paid premium numbers, Universal access numbers (UAN), Personal numbers, Landlines (Note: Landlines are only accepted on the WhatsApp Business app) 
When you verify the new number on the same phone, you will be offered the option to restore the chat backup. By doing so, your previous messages will appear again in your chat list. 


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  To switch to a different phone with a new number while retaining chats and groups, you can either use the Change WhatsApp number feature on your old phone first. Then once you have registered with the new number and created its backup, you can install WhatsApp on...