To change your mobile number on YouTube, you must update the phone number stored in your Google Account, as YouTube does not have its own separate phone number setting. The number linked to your channel is the one you use for your Google Account, and changing it there will update it across all Google services, including YouTube.
Where your YouTube mobile number is actually stored
Your YouTube mobile number is not stored inside YouTube itself. Google documents the phone number under your Google Account, not inside YouTube. This means there is no separate YouTube phone number setting to find; you manage it through your Google Account settings. Understanding this saves you time searching for a menu that does not exist within the YouTube app.
Change your number on a phone or tablet
Two-step verification may require an additional security step to access account settings, such as entering a verification code sent to your mobile number or email.
On an iPhone
On iPhone, the path starts from the Google app or any Google service app, then tap profile picture or initial, then Manage your Google Account.
- Open the Google app or any Google service app (such as Gmail or Chrome).
- Tap your profile picture or initial, then tap Manage your Google Account.
- Tap Personal info at the top.
- Under "Contact info," tap Phone.
- Next to your current number, tap Edit (the pencil icon).
- Enter your new number and tap Update number.
On an Android device
On Android, the path starts from the device's Settings app, then Google, then Manage your Google Account.
- Open the device's Settings app.
- Tap Google > Manage your Google Account.
- Tap Personal info at the top.
- Under "Contact info," tap Phone.
Change your number on a computer
In a web browser, the path starts from myaccount.google.com, sign in, then Personal info in the left navigation panel.
- Open a web browser and go to myaccount.google.com.
- Sign in to the Google Account linked to your YouTube channel.
- In the left navigation panel, select Personal info.
- Under "Contact info," click Phone.
- Next to your current number, click Edit (the pencil icon).
- Enter your new number and click Update number.
Verify your new number
After you enter your new number, Google sends a confirmation code to that number via SMS or phone call. You must enter that code to complete the change. The number must belong only to you and should not already be used on another Google Account to sign in or connect with others on Google services like Photos. This verification step ensures your account remains secure and that the number is valid.
Add or remove a phone number
In the same Phone area of your Google Account, you can also add a recovery phone number or remove an old number entirely. You can add a recovery phone number using the Add recovery phone option. You can delete an existing number using Remove number or Remove phone number. This is useful if you want to keep a backup contact method or clean up old numbers you no longer use.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why isn't the setting in the YouTube app?
YouTube does not have its own phone number setting because it relies entirely on your Google Account for contact information. The YouTube app is designed for watching and managing videos, not for changing core account details like your phone number.
Will changing my phone number affect my YouTube channel?
No, changing your phone number does not affect your channel's content, subscribers, videos, or settings. It only updates the contact information used for account security and recovery.
What should I do if the verification code doesn't arrive?
If the code does not arrive, check that you entered the number correctly and that your device has cellular reception. You can also request the code via a voice call instead of SMS. If the problem persists, the number may already be in use on another Google Account.
Can I use a landline number?
Yes, you can use a landline number. When you request verification, choose the option to receive the code via a voice call instead of an SMS text message.
Do I need to change anything in YouTube after updating my Google Account number?
No. Once you update your phone number in your Google Account, it is automatically applied to YouTube and all other Google services you use. There is no additional step required inside YouTube.
For the wider topic, see YouTube mobile tips.
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