How to Change Your Facebook Messenger Phone Number
Open the Facebook Messenger app., Tap Home., Tap the person icon., Tap Phone., Tap your current phone number., Tap the x to the right of your phone number., Type in a new phone number. , Tap OK., Tap OK., Open your phone's messages app., Tap the...
Step-by-Step Guide
-
Step 1: Open the Facebook Messenger app.
It's the white bolt of lightning on a blue background.
If you aren't signed into Messenger, type in your phone number, tap Continue, and enter your password. -
Step 2: Tap Home.
It's in the bottom left corner of the screen.
If Messenger opens to a conversation, tap the Back button in the top left corner of the screen first. , It's either in the top left corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top right corner of the screen (Android).
Doing so will open your Messenger profile page. , This option is below your profile image at the top of the page. , It's in the middle of the screen. , Doing so will remove it from the phone number field. ,, It's at the bottom of the screen.
You'll see a pop-up window with the phrase "Code Request Sent" appear. , Doing so will get ride of the pop-up window. , The text message from Facebook with your verification code will appear here.
Make sure you don't close the Messenger app when you do this. , The message will come from a number formatted like "123-45".
Once your message is open, the six-digit number listed here is what you'll type into Messenger to confirm your phone number.
If your messages app opens to a conversation, tap the back button in the top left corner of the screen first. , You'll do this in the "Confirmation Code" field at the bottom of the Messenger screen. , As long as you typed in the code correctly, your Messenger contact number has been changed.
Now your Messenger information will pertain to your new phone number, allowing you to use Messenger with an entirely different phone or SIM card. -
Step 3: Tap the person icon.
-
Step 4: Tap Phone.
-
Step 5: Tap your current phone number.
-
Step 6: Tap the x to the right of your phone number.
-
Step 7: Type in a new phone number.
-
Step 8: Tap OK.
-
Step 9: Tap OK.
-
Step 10: Open your phone's messages app.
-
Step 11: Tap the message with your code in it.
-
Step 12: Type your code into Messenger.
-
Step 13: Tap Continue.
Detailed Guide
It's the white bolt of lightning on a blue background.
If you aren't signed into Messenger, type in your phone number, tap Continue, and enter your password.
It's in the bottom left corner of the screen.
If Messenger opens to a conversation, tap the Back button in the top left corner of the screen first. , It's either in the top left corner of the screen (iPhone) or the top right corner of the screen (Android).
Doing so will open your Messenger profile page. , This option is below your profile image at the top of the page. , It's in the middle of the screen. , Doing so will remove it from the phone number field. ,, It's at the bottom of the screen.
You'll see a pop-up window with the phrase "Code Request Sent" appear. , Doing so will get ride of the pop-up window. , The text message from Facebook with your verification code will appear here.
Make sure you don't close the Messenger app when you do this. , The message will come from a number formatted like "123-45".
Once your message is open, the six-digit number listed here is what you'll type into Messenger to confirm your phone number.
If your messages app opens to a conversation, tap the back button in the top left corner of the screen first. , You'll do this in the "Confirmation Code" field at the bottom of the Messenger screen. , As long as you typed in the code correctly, your Messenger contact number has been changed.
Now your Messenger information will pertain to your new phone number, allowing you to use Messenger with an entirely different phone or SIM card.
About the Author
Andrew Powell
Committed to making lifestyle accessible and understandable for everyone.
Rate This Guide
How helpful was this guide? Click to rate: