How to Change FaceTime Phone Number on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

FaceTime is the default app on Apple devices to make video calls with friends and family. You can even use FaceTime on your Apple TV 4K by placing your iPhone beside it. Your phone number used by your contacts for iMessage can also connect with you on FaceTime.

But you might have to change your phone number due to various reasons. Or you can choose to have another phone number only for your contacts. So, in this post, we will share the steps to change your FaceTime phone number on your iPhone, iPad, and Mac.

How to Change FaceTime Phone Number on iPhone

Your phone number and Apple ID become your FaceTime Caller ID on your iPhone. Here’s how to change your FaceTime Caller ID by changing your phone number. Ensure that your iPhone is connected to the internet and that you have already either physically inserted the new SIM card or used it as an e-SIM on your iPhone.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on your profile name at the top.

Step 2: Select Sign In and Security.

Step 3: Tap on Edit next to Email and Phone Numbers.

Step 4: Tap on Add Email Or Phone Number and select Add Phone Number again to confirm.

Step 5: Enter your new phone number and tap on Next at the top-right corner.

Step 6: Enter the verification code sent to your new phone number.

Step 7: After your new number starts showing up, go back and select Messages in the Settings app.

Step 8: Tap on Send and Receive and select your new phone number.

How to Change FaceTime Phone Number on iPad

If you prefer using FaceTime on your iPad, here’s how you can choose another phone number for FaceTime.

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPad.

Step 2: Tap on your profile name from the left menu and select Sign In and Security on the right side.

Step 3: Tap on Edit next to Email and Phone Number.

Step 4: Tap on ‘Add Email or Phone Number.’

Step 5: Select Add Phone Number again at the bottom to confirm.

Step 6: Enter your new phone number and tap on Next at the top-right corner.

Step 7: Enter the verification code sent to your new phone number.

Step 8: After your new number starts showing up, go back and select Messages in the Settings app.

Step 9: Tap on Send and Receive and select your new phone number.

You can also read our post to learn how to use iMessage on iPhone and iPad without a phone number or SIM card.

How to Change FaceTime Phone Number on Mac

Your Mac also allows you to connect with contacts via FaceTime on a bigger screen. Here’s how you can change your FaceTime phone number using your Mac.

Step 1: Press Command + Spacebar keyboard shortcut to open Spotlight Search, type System Settings, and press Return.

Step 2: Click the profile name from the left menu and select Sign In and Security on the right side.

Step 3: Click the Plus icon below Email and Phone Numbers.

Step 4: Select Phone Number.

Step 5: Enter your phone number and click Next. Then you will be asked to enter the verification code sent to your new phone number.

Step 6: After your new phone number is verified, close the Settings window and open FaceTime on your Mac.

Step 7: Click on FaceTime at the top-left corner and select Settings.

Step 8: Select your new phone number for FaceTime.

Also, ensure that you have selected your new phone number for starting new calls from your Mac.

Use A New FaceTime Number

You can change your FaceTime phone number, especially after moving to a new country or state. FaceTime ensures that you always stay connected virtually with your loved ones when you can’t always be near them. You can even wish them on an occasion through FaceTime calls.

But you might lose track of time and not remember those special occasions like birthdays and anniversaries. To eliminate this, you can refer to our post to learn how to schedule your FaceTime calls on iPhone, iPad, and Mac to never miss any important dates. The best part is that you don’t need any third-party apps to do this.