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Apple iPhone
Dual SIM with eSIM - Switch Designated iMessage / FaceTime Number

2026-10-08 16:44:07.282

Apple iPhone
Dual SIM with eSIM - Switch Designated iMessage / FaceTime Number

If you use two phone numbers on your Apple® iPhone®, you can set a specific number to be used by default for iMessage® or FaceTime®.

Before you begin

The steps below apply only to the following iPhone models:
  • iPhone XS / XS Max and newer models
  • iPhone SE (3rd Gen)

Select Number(s) Used for iMessage

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Apps
    Messages
    Send and Receive
    .
  3. Select the mobile number(s) you'd like to use with iMessage.
  4. If 2 mobile numbers are selected, select the desired number used to start new conversations.

Select Number(s) Used for FaceTime

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Apps
    FaceTime
    .
  3. From the 'You can be reached by FaceTime at' section, select the desired number(s) used for FaceTime.