Will the Blocked Contacts get Notified if I change my number on WhatsApp

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By Ankit Kumar

Are you planning to change your number on WhatsApp?

Are you wondering if blocked contacts are notified when number is changed?

Here, we will be answering to all such questions.

Stay tuned for all the answers.


How does changing Phone Number in WhatsApp work

When you change your phone number in WhatsApp, the app updates your new number in the app’s server, which then broadcasts the new number to all your contacts. Basically, all of your contacts will get notified that your WhatsApp number has changed only when they open your chat box. These contacts will then see your new number in their contacts list.

The steps to change your phone number in WhatsApp are as follows:

  1. Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp app on your device and go to the “Settings” section.
  2. Go to Account: From the “Settings” section, select “Account” and then “Change Number.”
  3. Enter Your Old and New Numbers: In the “Change Number” section, enter your old and new phone numbers. WhatsApp will then verify your new number using a verification code sent to your phone.
  4. Update Your Contacts: After verifying your new number, WhatsApp will ask you to update your contacts with your new number. You can choose to update all your contacts or only select ones.
  5. Broadcast Your New Number: WhatsApp will then broadcast your new number to all your contacts who have not blocked you. These contacts will receive a notification that your number has changed and will see your new number in their contacts list.

Will Blocked Contacts get Notified if I change WhatsApp number

Quick Answer: No, if you change your phone number in WhatsApp, the contacts that have blocked you will not be notified. Changing your number will only affect your contacts who have not blocked you and they will be able to see your new number in their contacts list.

When you change your phone number in WhatsApp, the chats you had with the contacts that have blocked you will still be available and accessible in the app. However, you will not be able to send messages or make calls to these blocked contacts through WhatsApp. The chats with blocked contacts will not be deleted, and you can still view them as a record of your previous conversations.

It is important to note that changing your phone number will not change the status of the blocked contacts. They will still be blocked, and you will still be unable to send messages or make calls to them. If you wish to communicate with a previously blocked contact after changing your phone number, you will need to unblock them and then send them a message with your new number.

In addition, changing your phone number in WhatsApp will not notify the blocked contacts of the change. The blocked contacts will not receive any updates or notifications from you, including updates to your phone number. This means that if the blocked contacts have saved your old number, they will still be able to contact you using that number, even after you change it.


If I change my WhatsApp number, will my contacts be notified

Yes, when you change your phone number in WhatsApp, the app will send a notification to your contacts about the change. This notification will inform your contacts of your new phone number and update their contacts list accordingly.

Your contacts who have not blocked you will receive this notification and be able to see your new number in their contacts list. It is important to note that contacts who have blocked you will not receive this notification or any other updates from you in WhatsApp.

You can choose not to inform the contact about the change by toggling off the feature to notify contacts.


Conclusion

In conclusion, it can be said that changing your phone number on WhatsApp does not have any impact on the status of your blocked contacts. They will remain blocked, and you will not be able to send messages or make calls to them through the app. The blocked contacts will not receive any notifications about your new phone number.

However, the chats with the blocked contacts will still be available in the app, and you can view them as a record of your previous conversations. The contacts who have not blocked you will receive a notification about your new phone number, and their contacts list will be updated accordingly.

Overall, it is important to note that changing your phone number on WhatsApp is a simple process that does not affect the status of your blocked contacts. If you wish to communicate with a previously blocked contact after changing your phone number, you will need to unblock them and then send them a message with your new number.