How To Register Phone Verizon

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When you buy Verizon phones online, they send to you lot unactivated. So if you're looking to sign up for a new service, pick the best cell phone plan that works for your budget, and decide whether to buy a new telephone or to bring your electric current device to Verizon. Keep in listen that if you lot want to transfer your data, it'll take a few extra steps. Only it only takes a few minutes to become your phone in working society. Still, if you experience like you need more help or if you get stuck, you tin can always call or visit your local Verizon shop. Hither, nosotros'll evidence you how to activate your Verizon telephone online, through the app and also past phone. Let's get started!

How to actuate your Verizon phone online
How to activate your Verizon phone via the My Verizon app
How to activate your Verizon phone via telephone
How to activate your BYOD device at Verizon

How to activate your Verizon phone online

To activate your telephone online, you'll demand a My Verizon account. Yous'll create this account when y'all sign up for your Verizon service, so continue your sign-in data close.

Navigating through the initial setup

Navigate to verizon.com and select Sign in and so My account at the tiptop correct of the page.
Sign in to your Verizon account.
Click Activate, Switch or Bring Your Own Device on the My Verizon website.
Click Activate a Device on an Existing Line.
Click the line on which you lot want to actuate your new phone.

Checking your device for compatibility

Verizon will cheque your telephone to see if it is compatible with your line and your current plan.

Yes: Cull this if you've used this device on your account earlier.
No: Cull this if this is the start time you lot're setting upwardly this device with your account.
Type your Device ID.
Click Bank check Device.

Authorizing the activation

For security purposes, Verizon volition text you a lawmaking on the telephone you are activating.

Click the phone you want the lawmaking sent to.
Click Text Me the Code.
Type the code from the text message into the Online Say-so Code field
Click Confirm.

Checking the SIM card

If you demand aid locating your SIM menu and locating the ID number, click Finding Your SIM Card and SIM ID. You can also order a new SIM bill of fare if you need to by clicking Add together to Cart.

Type your SIM ID number.
Click Check ID.
Click Ostend to approve your changes.

How to activate your Verizon phone via the My Verizon app

In addition to Verizon's website, you lot tin can also activate your phone using the company's My Verizon smartphone app. For that, the process looks like this.

Open the My Verizon app on your phone.
Tap Add device.
Tap Activate a device I already ain.
Select the kind of device yous're adding.
Select the operating system of said device.
Type in your device ID.

How to activate your Verizon phone via phone

If you don't feel comfortable activating your phone online or with the app, you can as well activate it past phone. You'll demand your SIM bill of fare, your receipt, and of course, your phone handy.

Dial (877) 807-4646 from any phone.
Follow the prompts to activate your wireless service.
Insert the SIM card into your new device. The insertion procedure varies from device to device, so exist sure to consult with the user guide you received with your device.
Insert the battery.
Insert the cover on the back of your device.
Accuse your device.

How to activate your BYOD device at Verizon

If you're thinking about switching to Verizon just want to keep your old phone, yous probably can. You tin can also purchase one of the best Android phones unlocked. Cheque your phone for compatibility on Verizon'due south BYOD page to start. If your device is compatible, yous'll be able to check your SIM menu if you have one or add one to your order for free. Follow the steps to choose your plan and prepare your account.

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Once you have your SIM card, you'll also need to access your SIM carte tray. Instructions to access your SIM tray vary by device but nigh of the fourth dimension, y'all'll eject it from the edge of your phone using a small, pointed SIM removal tool.

Please don't use a needle or any other tools to remove your SIM tray, as they may impairment the mechanism inside. Most phones will come with a removal tool in the box, only if you need another, they tin exist establish in electronics tool kits, and most electronics stores will have a few handy.

Follow one of the methods above to activate your device.

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