If you’re wondering, “What is my number?”, don’t feel bad. Some people forget their numbers every now and then — no need to feel ashamed.
The good news is, though, that finding out your own phone number is extremely easy. In fact, it’s nestled in the settings menu of your phone right now — if you know where to look. Here’s how to find out your own phone number.
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‘What’s my number?’ How to find out your phone number on iPhone
For Apple owners, finding out one’s phone number is pretty simple:
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Open the Settings app
Scroll down and tap on “Phone”
Your number will be shown on this screen next to “My Number”
See? It’s so easy.
‘What’s my number?’ How to find out your phone number on Android
Android is trickier because that ecosystem is a lot less unified than iOS, but that doesn’t mean finding your own number on Android is difficult by any means. Here’s how it works:
Open the Settings app
Scroll down until you see “About Phone.” This could also be listed as “About Device” in some Android handsets, so use the search bar at the top if need be
Your phone number will be shown next to “Phone number”
In short, it’s all about knowing where to look in the Settings app on either device. Just make sure to write it down for next time.