How to Check Your Phone Number on iPhone

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Use your settings, contacts, and more to view your phone number
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If you forgot your iPhone's phone number, don't worry! There are several ways you can find it out quickly. From looking at your phone's settings to plugging into a computer and firing up iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac), this wikiHow article will teach you how to view your phone number on an iPhone.

How to See Your Phone Number (iPhone)

  • Open your Settings app, then scroll down and select Phone . Your phone number will appear at the top of the screen next to “My Number.”
  • Alternatively, open your Phone app and tap the Contacts tab. Click “My Card” to see all of your contact information (including your phone number).
  • If these methods don’t work, plug your phone into a computer and open iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac). Click on your iPhone’s icon to view your phone number.
Method 1
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Using Settings

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    It's the app with gray cogs on one of your home screens. If you don’t see it on your home screen, check in a folder called "Utilities."
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    You’ll see it in the fifth grouping of items.
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    Your number will be displayed at the top of the screen, along with its area/international code.
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Using Contacts

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    This app icon looks like a handheld telephone receiver on a green background.
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    It's at the bottom of your screen. [1]
    • The first contact displayed is called "My Card" and it will contain your information, like your phone number.
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    " You'll see your information, like your phone number, displayed. [2]
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Using iTunes (Windows) or Finder (Mac)

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    Using compatible cords (like those that came with the phone), you can connect via USB. The USB port is square and either on the sides or the back of your computer. [3]
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    Since iTunes was phased out after macOS Catalina, more recent macOS users will need to use Finder instead.
    • iTunes is still used for Windows computers, and you can find it for download in the Microsoft store.
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    Once you click the iPhone icon, you'll see a summary of your phone, including your phone number.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/add-your-contact-info-iph18b749db1/ios
      2. ↑ https://support.apple.com/guide/iphone/add-your-contact-info-iph18b749db1/ios
      3. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT210612
      4. ↑ https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT203060

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      1. Open Settings .
      2. Tap Phone .
      3. Look for your phone number at the top of the screen.

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