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How to change Your Facebook Phone Number

A practical guide to change Your Facebook Phone Number. Always use the official website or app and never share verification codes.

Editorial status: In review — not yet published as a verified tutorial.
These steps are editorial drafts. The live interface and annotated screenshots must be checked before publishing.

Add or update a phone number used for Facebook account contact and recovery.

Open official Facebook help / recovery page ↗

Mobile step-by-step guide

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Step 1

Sign in to Facebook and open Settings.

Step 1 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
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Step 2

Navigate to Accounts Center, then Personal details.

Step 2 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
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Step 3

Open Contact info and locate phone number settings.

Step 3 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
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Step 4

Add a new phone number and verify it if prompted.

Step 4 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
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Step 5

Review the saved contact methods before removing an outdated number.

Step 5 — illustrative example; actual interface may differ
Important: Never share SMS verification codes. Some accounts may require extra security checks to change contact details.

Frequently asked questions

Are these menus identical on every device?

No. Facebook updates the interface and may show different options for your account.

What if I cannot find the setting?

Check Accounts Center and the official Facebook Help Center; do not use third-party tools.

Reference: Facebook official help ↗

Troubleshooting

If a recovery option is unavailable, check the official help center for alternative supported methods. Avoid third-party recovery services.

Frequently asked questions

Is this procedure the same on mobile and desktop?

Not necessarily. The interface may differ; separate instructions will be supplied where needed.

What if the steps do not match my screen?

Check the official help center for the latest interface and options.

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