How to Change Phone Number Associated With Apple ID

Key Highlights

• Every Apple ID has a phone number associated with it for iMessage and Verification.
• If you get a new SIM card, you may want to add a new number.
• A new phone number can be added via Settings > iCloud > Sign-In & Security > Add email or phone number.

How to Change Apple ID Phone Number on iPhone

Step 1: Open the Settings app on your iPhone and tap on your name at the top. Select Sign-In & Security.

Step 2: Select Edit next to Email & Phone Numbers. Tap on Add email or phone number.

Step 3: Select Add a phone number in the pop-up and enter your number before hitting the Next button.

Verify the number by entering the one-time code to add it to your Apple ID.

How to Remove an Old Phone Number Associated With Apple ID

Now that you’ve added a new phone number, you can remove the old one.

Tap on the Edit button next to Email & Phone Numbers. Select the red – button next to the phone number you want to delete. Select Delete to confirm.

How to Change Apple ID Phone Number on Mac

Step 1: Click on the Apple logo at the top-left corner of your Mac’s screen. Select System Settings from the menu.

Step 2: Click on Apple ID below your name at the top of the left panel. Then, navigate to Sign-In & Security.

Step 3: Select the + icon under Email & Phone Numbers.

Step 4: Enter your Apple ID password to authenticate. Then, select the Phone number checkbox and enter the desired phone number. Click on Next.

Enter the verification code sent to the mobile number and click on Next. The new number will be added to your account.

Step 5: On the same screen, select the older phone number you want to remove and click on the – button to remove it.

You can now use the new phone number to log in to your Apple ID or to send or receive iMessage texts.