Change your phone number in TikTok settings in under two minutes

Open TikTok and tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner. Go to Settings and privacy, then Account, then Phone number. Tap Change phone number, enter your new number, and TikTok will send a verification code to that number. Type the code into the app to confirm. Your account is now linked to the new number.

The process works the same whether you are switching to a different carrier, replacing a lost phone, or straightforward updating your contact information. TikTok does not delete your account or reset your followers — only the phone number attached to your account changes.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your TikTok phone number from Settings and privacy > Account > Phone number in under two minutes.
  • TikTok sends a verification code to your new number, so you must have access to that phone to complete the change.
  • Changing your phone number does not affect your followers, videos, or account history.
  • If you no longer have access to your old phone number, you can remove it and add a new one without verification of the old number.

Step-by-step walkthrough for iOS and Android

The steps are identical on both iPhone and Android. Start by opening the TikTok app and tapping your profile picture in the bottom right. This takes you to your profile page.

Tap the three horizontal lines (the menu icon) in the top right corner of your profile. Scroll down and tap Settings and privacy. Then tap Account. You will see a list of account details including your email, phone number, and date of birth. Tap Phone number.

If a phone number is already listed, tap Change phone number. If no number is listed, tap Add phone number. Enter your new phone number in the field that appears. Make sure you type it correctly — TikTok will send a code to this number, and you will not be able to proceed without it.

Tap Send code. Within seconds, you should receive a text message with a six-digit verification code. Return to the TikTok app and enter the code in the field provided. Tap Verify. Your new phone number is now saved to your account.

What to do if you do not receive the verification code

Check that you entered the phone number correctly. A single wrong digit will send the code to someone else's phone. Go back to the phone number field, tap Change phone number, and re-enter it carefully.

Wait at least one minute before requesting a new code. TikTok sometimes delays sending the text, especially if the network is slow. If you still have not received it after five minutes, tap Resend code in the app.

If you are switching from an old phone to a new one and your old phone is no longer active, you cannot receive the code on the old number. In this case, remove the old phone number first. Go to Settings and privacy > Account > Phone number, tap Remove, and confirm. Then add your new number without needing to verify the old one.

Removing a phone number without adding a new one

You do not have to keep a phone number on your TikTok account. If you want to remove it entirely, go to Settings and privacy > Account > Phone number and tap Remove. TikTok will ask you to confirm. Your account will remain active, and you can still log in using your email address or username.

Removing your phone number does not affect your account security or your followers. However, if you ever forget your password, having a phone number on file gives you another way to reset it. Consider keeping one if you think you might need password recovery in the future.

How phone numbers affect account recovery

TikTok uses your phone number as one way to verify your identity if you lose access to your account. If you forget your password, you can reset it by entering your phone number and receiving a code by text. Without a phone number on file, your only recovery option is your email address.

If you change your phone number and then lose access to your account, make sure your new phone number is already saved before that happens. If you lose access before updating it, you will need to use your email address to recover the account instead.

Changing your number when you have two-factor authentication enabled

Two-factor authentication (2FA) is an optional security feature that requires a second verification step when you log in. If you have 2FA turned on and it is set to send codes to your phone, you should update your phone number before you lose access to your old one.

Change your phone number first using the steps above. Then go to Settings and privacy > Account > Two-factor authentication and confirm that the new number is listed. If 2FA is set to use an authenticator app instead of text messages, you do not need to change anything — the app works independently of your phone number.

What happens to your account when you change your number

Changing your phone number affects only the contact information TikTok has on file. Your followers remain your followers. Your videos stay on your account. Your watch history, likes, and comments do not change. Your account username and display name stay the same. You keep all your account settings exactly as they were.

The only thing that changes is which phone number TikTok can use to contact you or verify your identity. If you have notifications turned on, they will continue to arrive on your new phone as long as you are logged in to the TikTok app on that device.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I change my phone number if I do not have the old phone anymore?

Yes. Go to Settings and privacy > Account > Phone number, tap Remove to delete the old number, then tap Add phone number and enter your new one. You will receive a verification code on the new number and will not need to verify the old one.

Will changing my phone number log me out of TikTok?

No. You will stay logged in throughout the process. Changing your phone number is a straightforward account update and does not affect your login status or session.

What if someone else has my old phone number now?

Remove your old phone number from your TikTok account as soon as you can. Go to Settings and privacy > Account > Phone number and tap Remove. This prevents anyone who gets your old number from using it to reset your password or recover your account.

Can I have two phone numbers on one TikTok account?

No. TikTok allows only one phone number per account. If you want to add a new number, you must remove the old one first or replace it directly using the Change phone number option.

Does changing my phone number affect my TikTok Shop or creator account?

No. If you have a TikTok Shop or creator account, changing your phone number updates the contact information for that account as well, but it does not affect your shop settings, creator fund status, or any other features.