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My Verizon app
Activate a New Line Using a Previously Owned Device

2026-10-03 02:46:59.648

My Verizon app
Activate a New Line Using a Previously Owned Device

Adding a new line doesn't always require a new purchase. The My Verizon app allows you to activate service using a device you already own, rather than waiting for one to be shipped to you.

Steps

  1. Open the 
    My Verizon app
    from an Account Owner or Account Manager device.
  2. Tap the
    Mobile tab
    then tap
    Manage devices
    .
  3. Tap
    Add a line
    .
  4. Tap
    Bring your own device
    .
    To add a line with a new device, refer to Add a New Line of Service.
  5. Select
    Bring a device
    .
  6. Select the appropriate device option (e.g., Smartphone, Tablet, etc.) then tap
    Continue
    .
  7. Enter the brand, model and previous carrier of the device then tap
    Continue
    .
  8. Do one of the following:
    • Get a New Number
      1. Select
        Get a new number
        .
      2. Choose the first 6 digits of your number by tapping the
        New phone number dropdown menu
        then tap
        Next
        .
        If the ZIP code entered doesn't have any numbers available, tap
        Edit
        then enter a different ZIP code.
    • Use Your Number From Another Carrier
      1. Select
        Bring a number
        then tap
        Next
        .
      2. Enter the required info (e.g., Existing phone number, Account holder's address, etc.), accept the Terms & Conditions then tap
        Next
        .
  9. Tap
    Add
    to select an equipment protection plan or tap
    No thanks
    to decline equipment protection.
  10. Review the message then tap
    Continue
    .
  11. Review the Customer Agreement then tap
    Agree and continue
    .
  12. Review the order details then tap
    Place order
    .