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This Help article covers methods and examples of LINE account-stealing scams, as well as what to do when your account has been compromised.
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Any attempts to ask for your LINE registered information (phone number, email address, password) or verification code, or for you to enter it on a screen, are all scams. Your LINE registered information will not be used for any purpose other than transferring your LINE account yourself.
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Methods and examples of LINE account-stealing scams:
This section covers specific examples of ways accounts are stolen, as well as sample messages or texts that are used in these scams. All of the following messages are scams. If you receive any of the following kinds of messages, do not respond to them.
Message content and examples
• Messages saying, "Your account has been restricted (or your LINE data has disappeared). Log in from the link below to help us lift the restriction on your account."
Accessing the links in these types of messages will redirect you to a fake LINE login screen. LINE does not use these types of methods to lift restrictions on accounts (due to violating our Terms of Use), or to restore lost data.
• Messages sent via text message or email from someone pretending to be a delivery person, saying, "Sorry we missed you. Your package was kept on hold. Get details from this link."
Accessing the links in these types of messages will redirect you to a fake LINE login screen under the pretense of being required to have your package redelivered.
• Messages impersonating a friend through LINE or social media, asking you for your phone number or verification code.
• A message urging you to take an online poll, saying something like, "Can you vote for my pet?"
Messages urging you to participate in an online poll, such as to vote for someone's pet, will lead you to a screen that prompts you to enter information such as your phone number and password registered with LINE.
How a LINE account can be stolen:
Many unauthorized logins (thefts) of LINE accounts occur due to actions such as those mentioned below.
Your account can be stolen if you:
• Shared your phone number registered to LINE and verification code with a third party (including a friend or family member).
• Entered your phone number and verification code on a screen other than the one for transferring your LINE account.
Malicious acts of getting you to enter your LINE registered information (phone number, email address, password) or verification code into a fraudulent screen to steal your LINE account are called phishing. Phishing scams use various tactics, such as pretending to be one of your contacts or a company, or sending messages that create anxiety about your LINE account's security being compromised.
If you received a message like the ones above, do not open any links within the message or enter your email address and password on any login screen that appears after accessing a link. Even if you accidentally logged in, DO NOT enter the verification code under any circumstances.
What to do if you accidentally logged in on a phishing site:
If you accidentally logged in on a phishing site:
1. Change your LINE password.
2. Change your password for other companies' services.
Important: If you’re using the same password you registered on LINE with other companies' services, immediately change those passwords, as it’s possible the scammers will attempt to log in to those accounts as well.
3. Contact LINE.
Note: If you come across any suspicious emails or messages claiming to be from LINE, please report them.
Actions to take if your LINE account might have been stolen:
If it's possible your LINE account was stolen, see the following Help article.
My LINE account was or may have been stolen
Things that may occur if your LINE account is stolen:
When your LINE account is stolen, your family members and friends may experience the following issues.
• Your family and friends may be sent messages asking them to buy prepaid cards or WebMoney cards/tickets.
• Your email address and password registered to LINE changes.
• Money is withdrawn from a bank account linked to your LINE Pay account.
If you've been victimized, please contact the police immediately.
See also:
My LINE account was or may have been stolen
This Help article covers methods and examples of LINE account-stealing scams, as well as what to do when your account has been compromised.
AttentionTopics covered
- Methods and examples of LINE account-stealing scams
- How a LINE account can be stolen
- What to do if you accidentally logged in on a phishing site
- Actions to take if your LINE account might have been stolen
- Things that may occur if your LINE account is stolen
Methods and examples of LINE account-stealing scams:
This section covers specific examples of ways accounts are stolen, as well as sample messages or texts that are used in these scams. All of the following messages are scams. If you receive any of the following kinds of messages, do not respond to them.
Message content and examples
• Messages saying, "Your account has been restricted (or your LINE data has disappeared). Log in from the link below to help us lift the restriction on your account."
Accessing the links in these types of messages will redirect you to a fake LINE login screen. LINE does not use these types of methods to lift restrictions on accounts (due to violating our Terms of Use), or to restore lost data.
• Messages sent via text message or email from someone pretending to be a delivery person, saying, "Sorry we missed you. Your package was kept on hold. Get details from this link."
Accessing the links in these types of messages will redirect you to a fake LINE login screen under the pretense of being required to have your package redelivered.
• Messages impersonating a friend through LINE or social media, asking you for your phone number or verification code.
• A message urging you to take an online poll, saying something like, "Can you vote for my pet?"
Messages urging you to participate in an online poll, such as to vote for someone's pet, will lead you to a screen that prompts you to enter information such as your phone number and password registered with LINE.
How a LINE account can be stolen:
Many unauthorized logins (thefts) of LINE accounts occur due to actions such as those mentioned below.
Your account can be stolen if you:
• Shared your phone number registered to LINE and verification code with a third party (including a friend or family member).
• Entered your phone number and verification code on a screen other than the one for transferring your LINE account.
Malicious acts of getting you to enter your LINE registered information (phone number, email address, password) or verification code into a fraudulent screen to steal your LINE account are called phishing. Phishing scams use various tactics, such as pretending to be one of your contacts or a company, or sending messages that create anxiety about your LINE account's security being compromised.
If you received a message like the ones above, do not open any links within the message or enter your email address and password on any login screen that appears after accessing a link. Even if you accidentally logged in, DO NOT enter the verification code under any circumstances.
What to do if you accidentally logged in on a phishing site:
If you accidentally logged in on a phishing site:
1. Change your LINE password.
2. Change your password for other companies' services.
Important: If you’re using the same password you registered on LINE with other companies' services, immediately change those passwords, as it’s possible the scammers will attempt to log in to those accounts as well.
3. Contact LINE.
Note: If you come across any suspicious emails or messages claiming to be from LINE, please report them.
Actions to take if your LINE account might have been stolen:
If it's possible your LINE account was stolen, see the following Help article.
My LINE account was or may have been stolen
Things that may occur if your LINE account is stolen:
When your LINE account is stolen, your family members and friends may experience the following issues.
• Your family and friends may be sent messages asking them to buy prepaid cards or WebMoney cards/tickets.
• Your email address and password registered to LINE changes.
• Money is withdrawn from a bank account linked to your LINE Pay account.
If you've been victimized, please contact the police immediately.
See also:
My LINE account was or may have been stolen
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Updated: December 19, 2024
The default LINE emoji that can be used in chats was updated on November 25, 2024.
To use the updated emoji, update LINE to the latest version.
Note: No action is required to start using the updated LINE emoji.
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Updated: December 3, 2024
Support for LINE smartphone app versions earlier than 12.18.0 has ended as of November 5, 2024.
You'll no longer be able to use LINE with any version earlier than 12.18.0. Please check the information below based on the version of iOS or Android you're using.
iOS version 14/Android version 7.0 or later:
You can continue using the LINE app by updating it to version 12.18.0 or later.
iOS version 13.7.0/Android version 6.0.1 or earlier:
You will be unable to use the LINE app because you cannot update it to version 12.18.0 or later.
Note: You can use the LINE app by updating to iOS version 14/Android version 7 or later.
If you're unable to update LINE on iOS version 14/Android version OS 7.0 or later, refer to the following Help article.
Useful infoIf a pop-up saying "Download an older version of this app?" appears, but you are unable to download the app, even after tapping Download, see whether or not you changed your Apple Account (formerly Apple ID) from the one you used when you installed the LINE app.
If you changed Apple Accounts
You need to re-install the LINE app with your current Apple Account. However, you cannot do so with your current setup. Please consider changing to a model that can run the app with an OS meeting our recommended system specifications.Note: You can only install the latest version of LINE on the App Store.
If you didn't change Apple Accounts
Log out of your Apple Account from your device's Settings, then log in again and try checking if it's possible to update LINE. If the issue persists after logging in with your Apple Account again, please contact Apple.Was this page helpful?
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Updated: August 22, 2024
Important: The contents of this article only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
If the phone number you have registered to LINE isn't the same as your current phone number, you may suddenly become unable to use LINE.
E.g.
You register phone number A to LINE, but then cancel or change it.
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You continue using LINE with the cancelled phone number A still registered to it.
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A certain amount of time passes, and someone else makes a new contract with phone number A.
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The person newly contracted with phone number A registers it to LINE.
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Phone number A is removed from your LINE account, which then becomes inaccessible.
You register phone number A to LINE, but then cancel or change it.
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You continue using LINE with the cancelled phone number A still registered to it.
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A certain amount of time passes, and someone else makes a new contract with phone number A.
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The person newly contracted with phone number A registers it to LINE.
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Phone number A is removed from your LINE account, which then becomes inaccessible.
Once a certain amount of time passes after cancelling your phone number, it can be contracted to and used by someone else.
Be sure to register your current phone number to LINE if it has changed. You can confirm and change your registered phone number from the Account screen.
Note: Changing the phone number you have registered to LINE does not affect your data (e.g. friend list, stickers, chat history) saved on LINE.
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Updated: October 4, 2023
Due to the reorganization of our group companies, LINE Corporation became LY Corporation, and with that, our privacy policies were combined on October 1, 2023. To continue using LINE in the future, you'll need to agree to the combined Privacy Policy.
A notice about the combined Privacy Policy will be displayed in the LINE app. If you choose Skip for now, this notice will appear again after a certain amount of time.
Also, after a certain period of time, your consent will be required to use the service. If you choose not to agree, the LINE app will become unusable until we receive your agreement.
See the LINE Corporation and Yahoo Japan Corporation combined privacy policy details for more information. (Only available in Japanese.)
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FAQs
If you can't add friends, refer to the section below based on your situation.
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If there are issues with the name of a friend or group, try the suggestions in The names of friends/groups appear as "Empty chat," "No members," or "Unknown".
You can check the main types of activity that constitute violations by referring to Standards regarding posts on LINE on the LINE Safety Center website.
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To prevent the search feature from being abused, the feature will temporarily be suspended if an ID or phone number is searched for (or the wrong one is entered) too many times. For security reasons, we cannot provide details such as how long suspensions are for.
Be advised
If you're unable to add friends via ID or phone number search, please try adding them using a QR code, link, or through a group.
If your friend can't find you using ID/phone number search
To allow ID searches:
1. Tap the Home tab >
> Profile.
Note: Tap here to go to your profile settings from your main device.
2. Turn ON Allow others to add me by ID.
To allow phone number searches:
1. Tap the Home tab > > Friends.
Note: Tap here to go to Settings from your main device.
2. Turn ON Allow others to add me.
If you can't find your friend using ID/phone number search
To use ID search, contact your friend and ask them to turn on the Allow others to add me by ID setting.
To use phone number search, turn on the Allow others to add me setting on your account.
Your contact's LINE account settings
A contact cannot be automatically added if:
• They turned off the Allow others to add me setting on LINE.
Note: Check to see if they appear in your Friend recommendations.
• They don't have a phone number registered to their LINE account.
Note: This only applies to accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if they're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Your LINE account settings
The contact might have been added to your hidden or blocked accounts list.
To check:
1. Go to the Home tab and tap.
Note: Tap here to go to Settings from your main device.
2. Tap Friends.
3. Tap Hidden accounts or Blocked accounts.
If your contact is in any of these lists, tap Edit or select the contact and tap Unhide or Unblock.
Note: You won't be able to check your contact's account if it was deleted from the Hidden or Blocked accounts list.
If your contact is still not automatically added to your friend list after checking everything above, see the Help articles under How friends work on LINE and add them manually.
To regenerate your QR code:
1. Tap
on the right side of the search bar.
Note: The search bar appears at the top of the Home and Chats tabs.
2. Tap My QR code.
3. Tap Regenerate > OK or Confirm.
If you're still unable to add friends via QR code after following the above steps, please try a different method.
If the above error message appears, you will not be able to add the account in question as a friend.
Useful info"An unknown error occurred." appears
Your LINE account may have been suspended for a certain period of time due to violating our Terms and Conditions of Use. Please try adding a friend again after waiting one or two days.You can check the main types of activity that constitute violations by referring to Standards regarding posts on LINE on the LINE Safety Center website.
A friend can't be added using ID/phone number search
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Be advisedIf your friend can't find you using ID/phone number search
To allow ID searches:
1. Tap the Home tab >
> Profile.Note: Tap here to go to your profile settings from your main device.
2. Turn ON Allow others to add me by ID.
To allow phone number searches:
1. Tap the Home tab >
> Friends.Note: Tap here to go to Settings from your main device.
2. Turn ON Allow others to add me.
If you can't find your friend using ID/phone number search
To use ID search, contact your friend and ask them to turn on the Allow others to add me by ID setting.
To use phone number search, turn on the Allow others to add me setting on your account.
I have Auto-add friends turned on, but my contacts weren't added
If you have Auto-add friends turned on, but a contact wasn't added to your friend list on LINE, both you and your contact need to check the settings.Your contact's LINE account settings
A contact cannot be automatically added if:
• They turned off the Allow others to add me setting on LINE.
Note: Check to see if they appear in your Friend recommendations.
• They don't have a phone number registered to their LINE account.
Note: This only applies to accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if they're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Your LINE account settings
The contact might have been added to your hidden or blocked accounts list.
To check:
1. Go to the Home tab and tap
.Note: Tap here to go to Settings from your main device.
2. Tap Friends.
3. Tap Hidden accounts or Blocked accounts.
If your contact is in any of these lists, tap Edit or select the contact and tap Unhide or Unblock.
Note: You won't be able to check your contact's account if it was deleted from the Hidden or Blocked accounts list.
If your contact is still not automatically added to your friend list after checking everything above, see the Help articles under How friends work on LINE and add them manually.
I can't add friends via QR codes
Generate a new QR code if the current one cannot be scanned or if "User not found" is displayed after scanning.To regenerate your QR code:
1. Tap
on the right side of the search bar.Note: The search bar appears at the top of the Home and Chats tabs.
2. Tap My QR code.
3. Tap Regenerate > OK or Confirm.
If you're still unable to add friends via QR code after following the above steps, please try a different method.
A message appears saying the LINE account I'm trying to add can't accept any more friends
There are limits to the number of accounts you can add as friends and the number of accounts that you can add you.If the above error message appears, you will not be able to add the account in question as a friend.
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Letter Sealing is an encryption technology that prevents any non-members of a chat on LINE, including us, from seeing the contents of its messages.
Topics covered
- About Letter Sealing
- Information Letter Sealing is applied to
- Confirming if Letter Sealing is enabled
- Verifying your identity on secondary devices
About Letter Sealing:
Letter Sealing uses a technology called end-to-end encryption.
End-to-end encryption is a communication method that makes it so that only the sender and receiver of a message can decrypt its content. Message content is saved in an encrypted state on the server, as well. When both the sender and receiver of a message have Letter Sealing turned on, the message can be sent and received with greater security using this feature.
Letter Sealing is currently turned on by default so users can exchange messages in chats more securely and safely.
Information Letter Sealing is applied to:
Letter Sealing encrypts the following information sent as messages.
• Text messages (not including messages sent through other services like YouTube)
• Location information
• Photos/Videos/Voice messages
• Files
• Voice/video calls in 1-on-1 chats
While client-server transport layer encryption is applied, Letter Sealing isn't applied to the following.
• Voice/video calls in group chats
• Meetings
• Albums
• Notes
Be advised- There is no option for disabling Letter Sealing as it is a means of enhancing security and protection on LINE.
- After transferring your LINE account, Letter Sealing may prevent you from viewing messages sent and received in the past. In this case, refer to "This message can't be displayed" appears and I can't see chat messages.
Confirming if Letter Sealing is enabled:
To verify whether Letter Sealing is enabled, follow the steps below and if key fingerprints are visible, it indicates that the feature is active.
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at the top of the chat.2. Tap This chat is protected with Letter Sealing at the bottom of the screen.
Note:
- This won't appear if Letter Sealing is turned off. To enable it, open the LINE app on your main device, tap the Home tab >
> Privacy > and turn ON Letter Sealing.- Tap here to go to Settings from your main device.
3. Compare the key fingerprints on your device and your friend's device.
Note: To compare key fingerprints with your friend, we recommend meeting face-to-face or using a form of communication you trust.
Verifying your identity on secondary devices:
If you use LINE on a secondary device after turning on Letter Sealing, you'll be required to verify your identity the first time you send a message by entering a verification code on LINE on your main device.
If you do not see the verification code entry screen on LINE on your main device, verify your identity again with the steps below.
Note: To send messages with LINE on your secondary device with Letter Sealing turned on in LINE on your main device, you need to verify your identity.
1. Restart LINE on your main device.
2. Log in to LINE on your secondary device.
3. Open a chat from
on the main menu.4. Select Verify my identity and get a verification code.
5. Enter the verification code shown on your secondary device on the identity verification screen that appears in LINE on your main device.
See also:
"This message can't be displayed" appears and I can't see chat messages
Privacy protections for your registered information and chats
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If you're having issues with LINE, please check our Help center first. It contains useful information and troubleshooting tips and is where you'll find answers to many of our users' questions.
Help center
Our Help center has articles with solutions for issues and questions you may have when using LINE. You can also search the information on our Help center by tapping in the LINE app and entering a keyword in 
at the top of the screen.
Inquiry Forms
If you're unable to resolve the issue with the information on our Help center, please contact us via our Inquiry Forms. Please understand that depending on the nature of your inquiry, it may take us from a few hours to a few days to respond.
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- When contacting us, please keep in mind that:
• You can also access the Inquiry Forms on a PC browser.
• If you can't log in to LINE, you can select Continue without logging in at the bottom of the login screen that appears on your browser.
- When contacting us, your inquiry can be processed more smoothly if you have ready:
• Your LINE ID.
• Your display name.
• Your reply email address.
• Your phone number registered to LINE. (This only applies to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.)
• Information about your device (e.g. model, OS version).
• One or more screenshots of the issue.
• I'm having issues transferring my LINE account.
• I suddenly became unable to use a feature (e.g. OpenChat, chats, groups).
Note: OpenChat is only available in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand.
• My LINE account may have been stolen (logged in to without my authorization).
• Other inquiries
Note: If you don't know the information for your LINE account needed to log in, please select Continue without logging in.
Help center
Our Help center has articles with solutions for issues and questions you may have when using LINE. You can also search the information on our Help center by tapping
in the LINE app and entering a keyword in at the top of the screen.Inquiry Forms
If you're unable to resolve the issue with the information on our Help center, please contact us via our Inquiry Forms. Please understand that depending on the nature of your inquiry, it may take us from a few hours to a few days to respond.
Useful info• You can also access the Inquiry Forms on a PC browser.
• If you can't log in to LINE, you can select Continue without logging in at the bottom of the login screen that appears on your browser.
- When contacting us, your inquiry can be processed more smoothly if you have ready:
• Your LINE ID.
• Your display name.
• Your reply email address.
• Your phone number registered to LINE. (This only applies to Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.)
• Information about your device (e.g. model, OS version).
• One or more screenshots of the issue.
Inquiry Forms for the LINE app
Please contact us via the page below that matches your situation.• I'm having issues transferring my LINE account.
• I suddenly became unable to use a feature (e.g. OpenChat, chats, groups).
Note: OpenChat is only available in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand.
• My LINE account may have been stolen (logged in to without my authorization).
• Other inquiries
Inquiry Form for services other than the LINE app (e.g. LINE Official Account)
Inquiry FormNote: If you don't know the information for your LINE account needed to log in, please select Continue without logging in.
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Updated: August 22, 2024
Important: The contents of this article only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
If the phone number you have registered to LINE isn't the same as your current phone number, you may suddenly become unable to use LINE.
E.g.
You register phone number A to LINE, but then cancel or change it.
▼
You continue using LINE with the cancelled phone number A still registered to it.
▼
A certain amount of time passes, and someone else makes a new contract with phone number A.
▼
The person newly contracted with phone number A registers it to LINE.
▼
Phone number A is removed from your LINE account, which then becomes inaccessible.
You register phone number A to LINE, but then cancel or change it.
▼
You continue using LINE with the cancelled phone number A still registered to it.
▼
A certain amount of time passes, and someone else makes a new contract with phone number A.
▼
The person newly contracted with phone number A registers it to LINE.
▼
Phone number A is removed from your LINE account, which then becomes inaccessible.
Once a certain amount of time passes after cancelling your phone number, it can be contracted to and used by someone else.
Be sure to register your current phone number to LINE if it has changed. You can confirm and change your registered phone number from the Account screen.
Note: Changing the phone number you have registered to LINE does not affect your data (e.g. friend list, stickers, chat history) saved on LINE.
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Your use of the service may have been restricted due to violating or being suspected of violating the Terms and Conditions of Use. For more information, see the following Help articles.
I suddenly became unable to use OpenChat
Note: OpenChat is only available in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand.
I suddenly became unable to send messages
I get an error when creating/deleting/inviting others to groups
If you're experiencing issues not listed above, please see the relevant sections of the following Help pages.
Notification issues
General issues
Issues with backing up or restoring your chat history
I suddenly became unable to use OpenChat
Note: OpenChat is only available in Japan, Taiwan, and Thailand.
I suddenly became unable to send messages
I get an error when creating/deleting/inviting others to groups
If you're experiencing issues not listed above, please see the relevant sections of the following Help pages.
Notification issues
General issues
Issues with backing up or restoring your chat history
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Important: Details about phone number registration and verification only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
If a screen saying "Unable to use device" suddenly appeared, please check the information for each of the three scenarios below, in order.
You haven't registered your currently contracted phone number to LINE
If the phone number you registered to LINE isn't the same as the one you are currently contracted with, you may suddenly become unable to use LINE.
Once a certain amount of time passes after canceling your phone number, it can be contracted to and used by someone else.
If the new contract holder of the phone number registers it to LINE, the LINE account it had been registered to becomes unavailable.
See also:
Important: Make sure your current phone number is registered to LINE
The other person cannot access your LINE data (such as your friends or chat history) and your account has not been stolen.
To prevent the same situation from occurring in the future, be sure to register your latest phone number to LINE if it changes.
As there is no way to transfer your previous LINE account, we ask that you create a new LINE account with the phone number you're currently contracted with.
We may be able to transfer some paid items after looking into the matter.
The following can be transferred:
• Stickers, themes, and emoji (including those received as gifts)
• Your purchase history of paid items, along with your Coin and LINE Point balances
• Your Credit balance added on LINE STORE
If you'd like us to look into your paid items, please contact us via this Inquiry Form.
You entered and verified the same information with LINE on another device
The same phone number, Apple ID, or Google account being registered to (verified with) more than one LINE account is causing the issue.
You can only register (verify) one phone number, Apple ID, or Google account to one LINE account. If you verify your LINE account with the same phone number, Apple ID, or Google account on a different device, the account on your previous device will automatically be deleted and you will no longer be able to use it.
The following can be transferred:
• Stickers, themes, and emoji (including those received as gifts)
• Your purchase history of paid items, along with your Coin and LINE Point balances
• Your Credit balance added on LINE STORE
If you'd like us to look into your paid items, please contact us via this Inquiry Form.
Someone else entered your information (e.g. verification code, phone number, password, account transfer code) on another device
If you don't think the scenarios above apply to your situation, it's possible someone else used your information and performed an unauthorized login on/stole your LINE account.
Please send us the details via this Inquiry Form so we can look into the matter.
If we confirm an unauthorized login as the result of our investigation, we will transfer your items.
The following can be transferred:
• The right to use your paid items such as your LINE stickers and themes (including those received as gifts)
• Your item purchase history and Coin balance
• Your Credit balance added on LINE STORE
If a screen saying "Unable to use device" suddenly appeared, please check the information for each of the three scenarios below, in order.
You haven't registered your currently contracted phone number to LINE
If the phone number you registered to LINE isn't the same as the one you are currently contracted with, you may suddenly become unable to use LINE.
Once a certain amount of time passes after canceling your phone number, it can be contracted to and used by someone else.
If the new contract holder of the phone number registers it to LINE, the LINE account it had been registered to becomes unavailable.
See also:
Important: Make sure your current phone number is registered to LINE
The other person cannot access your LINE data (such as your friends or chat history) and your account has not been stolen.
To prevent the same situation from occurring in the future, be sure to register your latest phone number to LINE if it changes.
As there is no way to transfer your previous LINE account, we ask that you create a new LINE account with the phone number you're currently contracted with.
We may be able to transfer some paid items after looking into the matter.
The following can be transferred:
• Stickers, themes, and emoji (including those received as gifts)
• Your purchase history of paid items, along with your Coin and LINE Point balances
• Your Credit balance added on LINE STORE
If you'd like us to look into your paid items, please contact us via this Inquiry Form.
You entered and verified the same information with LINE on another device
The same phone number, Apple ID, or Google account being registered to (verified with) more than one LINE account is causing the issue.
You can only register (verify) one phone number, Apple ID, or Google account to one LINE account. If you verify your LINE account with the same phone number, Apple ID, or Google account on a different device, the account on your previous device will automatically be deleted and you will no longer be able to use it.
The following can be transferred:
• Stickers, themes, and emoji (including those received as gifts)
• Your purchase history of paid items, along with your Coin and LINE Point balances
• Your Credit balance added on LINE STORE
If you'd like us to look into your paid items, please contact us via this Inquiry Form.
Someone else entered your information (e.g. verification code, phone number, password, account transfer code) on another device
If you don't think the scenarios above apply to your situation, it's possible someone else used your information and performed an unauthorized login on/stole your LINE account.
Please send us the details via this Inquiry Form so we can look into the matter.
If we confirm an unauthorized login as the result of our investigation, we will transfer your items.
The following can be transferred:
• The right to use your paid items such as your LINE stickers and themes (including those received as gifts)
• Your item purchase history and Coin balance
• Your Credit balance added on LINE STORE
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You can use this feature on your main device (primarily a smartphone).
Important: The contents of this article only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Be advised
Check if the phone number you currently have a contract with can receive text messages.
You will not receive the text message if the wrong phone number was entered. Check if your phone number was entered correctly.
If you still don't receive the text message despite entering the correct phone number, see the following information.
Check if your contract allows you to receive text messages
If you're using an MVNO, it's possible the plan you're contracted with doesn't let you receive text messages. Check if your mobile plan lets you receive text messages or go to your settings page on your mobile service provider's website or contact their customer support.
If you can't receive text messages, try selecting Call me instead to verify your phone number. If you can't use text messages or verify your phone number with the Call me instead option, you will not be able to sign up for a LINE account.
Try the Call me instead option
If you're not receiving the verification code via text message, you can get one via the automated on-call guidance.
To use the Call me instead option:
1. Tap Call me instead at the bottom of the verification code input screen.
2. Answer the call you receive on the phone number you entered.
3. Enter the verification code you received via the automated on-call guidance.
Useful info
If you're not receiving text messages, check your spam filter settings and your blocking settings for text messages.
Important: The contents of this article only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Be advisedYou will not receive the text message if the wrong phone number was entered. Check if your phone number was entered correctly.
Check if your contract allows you to receive text messages
If you're using an MVNO, it's possible the plan you're contracted with doesn't let you receive text messages. Check if your mobile plan lets you receive text messages or go to your settings page on your mobile service provider's website or contact their customer support.
If you can't receive text messages, try selecting Call me instead to verify your phone number. If you can't use text messages or verify your phone number with the Call me instead option, you will not be able to sign up for a LINE account.
Try the Call me instead option
If you're not receiving the verification code via text message, you can get one via the automated on-call guidance.
To use the Call me instead option:
1. Tap Call me instead at the bottom of the verification code input screen.
2. Answer the call you receive on the phone number you entered.
3. Enter the verification code you received via the automated on-call guidance.
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You can use this feature on your main device (primarily a smartphone).
Important: This option is only available when you're continuing to use the same phone number with a LINE account created on a version of LINE earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Useful info
If an issue occurs when transferring your LINE account with a phone number, see Information on transferring LINE accounts and resolving transfer issues.
If you're transferring your LINE account with a different phone number, see Transferring your LINE account with a different phone number.
To transfer your LINE account using a phone number, make preparations to transfer it, then follow the steps below.
To transfer your LINE account with a phone number:
1. Open LINE and tap Log in.
2. Tap Log in with another method > Log in with phone number > Continue.
3. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap
> OK or Send.
Note:
- For users in Thailand, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 11 years old.
- For users in Korea, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 14 years old and you've agreed to the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
- For users in European Economic Area (EEA) member countries, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 16 years old and you've agreed to the Privacy Policy.
4. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note: On some Android devices, the verification code is entered automatically. In this case, skip to the next step.
5. Tap Yes, that's my account.
6. Enter your password and tap.
Note: If you forgot your password, see [When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password.
7. On the ”Did you back up your chat history?” screen, tap Continue.
Note: Tapping Continue will make your LINE account inaccessible on your old device.
8. For Android users, choose your preferred account from Select your Google account, then tap OK.
9. Tap Restore chat history.
10. Enter your backup PIN.
Note:
- The backup PIN entry screen will appear if you have a backup PIN set on your old device.
- See About the backup PIN to set one up.
11. On the "Your chat history is being restored" screen, tap Continue.
12. Choose whether to add friends from your device's contacts, then tap.
13. For users in Japan, choose whether to verify your age.
Note: The age verification screen will appear if you have not verified your age.
14. Confirm the "Regarding Usage of Your Information" consent screen.
Note: In some cases, this screen won't appear.
Important: This option is only available when you're continuing to use the same phone number with a LINE account created on a version of LINE earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Useful infoIf you're transferring your LINE account with a different phone number, see Transferring your LINE account with a different phone number.
To transfer your LINE account with a phone number:
1. Open LINE and tap Log in.
2. Tap Log in with another method > Log in with phone number > Continue.
3. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap
> OK or Send.Note:
- For users in Thailand, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 11 years old.
- For users in Korea, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 14 years old and you've agreed to the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
- For users in European Economic Area (EEA) member countries, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 16 years old and you've agreed to the Privacy Policy.
4. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note: On some Android devices, the verification code is entered automatically. In this case, skip to the next step.
5. Tap Yes, that's my account.
6. Enter your password and tap
.Note: If you forgot your password, see [When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password.
7. On the ”Did you back up your chat history?” screen, tap Continue.
Note: Tapping Continue will make your LINE account inaccessible on your old device.
8. For Android users, choose your preferred account from Select your Google account, then tap OK.
9. Tap Restore chat history.
10. Enter your backup PIN.
Note:
- The backup PIN entry screen will appear if you have a backup PIN set on your old device.
- See About the backup PIN to set one up.
11. On the "Your chat history is being restored" screen, tap Continue.
12. Choose whether to add friends from your device's contacts, then tap
.13. For users in Japan, choose whether to verify your age.
Note: The age verification screen will appear if you have not verified your age.
14. Confirm the "Regarding Usage of Your Information" consent screen.
Note: In some cases, this screen won't appear.
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You can use this feature on your main device (primarily a smartphone).
This Help article explains how to register a password and what to do if you've forgotten your password.
- Making a secure password
Registering/changing/checking your password:
Be advised
- To ensure the security of your password, there is no way to display the string of characters you have set as your password.
- If you don't know your password, please change it.
- You cannot change your password for 24 hours after transferring your LINE account for security reasons.
1. Open LINE from the device you can access LINE on.
2. Tap the Home tab > > Account.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
3. Tap Password.
Note: If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode or biometric information (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
4. Enter your new password twice, then tap Change password.
Important: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
If you're transferring your LINE account and no longer have the device you could access LINE on before changing models
Be advised
- You will not be able to reset your password or transfer your LINE account if you didn't register an email address to it.
- If you've linked a Google account or Apple ID, transfer your LINE account by referring to scenario No. 9 in I'm having issues when transferring my LINE account.
- If you haven't linked a Google account or Apple ID, you will be unable to transfer your LINE account. Please create a new one.
Useful info
• For LINE version 14.8.0 or later
- If you stop in the middle of transferring your LINE account after resetting your password, you will need to reset it again.
- If you see a message saying "The email address you entered isn't registered to your LINE account." at step 7, tapping Forgot your email address? will let you check part of your registered email address. Please refer to the hint and try another email address you think is registered to the relevant account.
Useful info
• For versions of LINE earlier than 14.8.0
If you see a message saying "Incorrect password entered. Please try again" despite resetting it, it's possible that the email address registered to the account you're trying to transfer is not the same as the email address you entered in step 7 below.
To change your password:
1. Open LINE on your new device and tap Log in.
2. Tap Log in with another method > Log in with phone number.
3. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap > OK or Send.
4. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note: On some Android devices, the verification code is entered automatically. In this case, skip to the next step.
5. Tap Yes, that's my account.
Note: Or tap No, that's not me > Yes, transfer my account > Log in with previous number or Log in with email address, and enter your registered information.
6. Tap Forgot your password?
7. Enter the email address registered to your LINE account, then tap OK or Send.
8. Check the email that was sent to the address you entered.
9. After checking the email, return to the LINE app, put a check next to "I have confirmed the password reset email," and tap Continue.
10. Create a password and tap > OK.
Important: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
If you don't receive the password reset email, see the following Help article.
I'm not receiving the password reset email
Making a secure password:
When setting a password, it's important for it to be secure and difficult for other people to guess.
To set a secure password, make sure it:
• Is a complex combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Doesn't use personal information, such as:
- Your nickname or initials.
- The name of a child or pet.
- A birthday or anniversary of you or a loved one.
- Your address.
• Doesn't use typical strings of characters or words, such as:
- Easy to guess words or phrases (e.g. "password" or "iloveyou").
- Consecutive letters or numbers (e.g. "123456" or "abc123").
- Strings that follow the keyboard layout (e.g. "qwerty" or "1q2w3e").
Note: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
For the best online security, make sure not to recycle passwords, but rather to set and safely manage a different passcode/password for each online service you use.
Making use of software and OS features to manage your passwords is another way to achieve secure password creation and management. You can get a complex password with ease and peace of mind by using a software feature to automatically generate a password.
If you use software to manage your passwords, you can use all different passwords for each service without the burden of remembering them.
This Help article explains how to register a password and what to do if you've forgotten your password.
Topics covered
- Registering/changing/checking your password- Making a secure password
Registering/changing/checking your password:
Be advised- If you don't know your password, please change it.
- You cannot change your password for 24 hours after transferring your LINE account for security reasons.
If you still have the device you can access LINE on
To register or change your password:1. Open LINE from the device you can access LINE on.
2. Tap the Home tab >
> Account.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
3. Tap Password.
Note: If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode or biometric information (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
4. Enter your new password twice, then tap Change password.
Important: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
If you're transferring your LINE account and no longer have the device you could access LINE on before changing models
Note: The contents of this section only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Be advised- If you've linked a Google account or Apple ID, transfer your LINE account by referring to scenario No. 9 in I'm having issues when transferring my LINE account.
- If you haven't linked a Google account or Apple ID, you will be unable to transfer your LINE account. Please create a new one.
Useful info- If you stop in the middle of transferring your LINE account after resetting your password, you will need to reset it again.
- If you see a message saying "The email address you entered isn't registered to your LINE account." at step 7, tapping Forgot your email address? will let you check part of your registered email address. Please refer to the hint and try another email address you think is registered to the relevant account.
Useful infoIf you see a message saying "Incorrect password entered. Please try again" despite resetting it, it's possible that the email address registered to the account you're trying to transfer is not the same as the email address you entered in step 7 below.
1. Open LINE on your new device and tap Log in.
2. Tap Log in with another method > Log in with phone number.
3. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap
> OK or Send.4. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note: On some Android devices, the verification code is entered automatically. In this case, skip to the next step.
5. Tap Yes, that's my account.
Note: Or tap No, that's not me > Yes, transfer my account > Log in with previous number or Log in with email address, and enter your registered information.
6. Tap Forgot your password?
7. Enter the email address registered to your LINE account, then tap OK or Send.
8. Check the email that was sent to the address you entered.
9. After checking the email, return to the LINE app, put a check next to "I have confirmed the password reset email," and tap Continue.
10. Create a password and tap
> OK.Important: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
If you don't receive the password reset email, see the following Help article.
I'm not receiving the password reset email
Making a secure password:
When setting a password, it's important for it to be secure and difficult for other people to guess.
To set a secure password, make sure it:
• Is a complex combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Doesn't use personal information, such as:
- Your nickname or initials.
- The name of a child or pet.
- A birthday or anniversary of you or a loved one.
- Your address.
• Doesn't use typical strings of characters or words, such as:
- Easy to guess words or phrases (e.g. "password" or "iloveyou").
- Consecutive letters or numbers (e.g. "123456" or "abc123").
- Strings that follow the keyboard layout (e.g. "qwerty" or "1q2w3e").
Note: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
For the best online security, make sure not to recycle passwords, but rather to set and safely manage a different passcode/password for each online service you use.
Making use of software and OS features to manage your passwords is another way to achieve secure password creation and management. You can get a complex password with ease and peace of mind by using a software feature to automatically generate a password.
If you use software to manage your passwords, you can use all different passwords for each service without the burden of remembering them.
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The method for creating a new LINE account differs depending on the country you live in. See either of the methods below.
Note:
- Landlines, phone numbers starting with 050, and virtual phone numbers can't be used.
- Be sure to use a phone number offered by a mobile service provider.
If you're using a non-smartphone cell phone for children, you won't be able to create or use a LINE account. If you're using a smartphone for children and cannot receive text messages, either create a new LINE account with Call me instead or check your contracted plan with your mobile service provider.
Note: The above information does not apply to some countries.
Be advised
If you verify a phone number that is already registered to another LINE account, that account will be deleted. If you want to transfer your previous LINE account, refer to Transferring your LINE account.
To create a new LINE account, refer to the steps below.
To create a new LINE account with text message verification:
1. Open LINE and tap Sign up.
2. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap the arrow > OK or Send.
Note:
- For users in Thailand, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 11 years old.
- For users in Korea, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 14 years old and you've agreed to the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
3. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note:
- On some Android devices, the verification code is entered automatically. In this case, skip to the next step.
- If you see a message that says "Welcome back, XXXX!" after entering the verification code, tap No, that's not me > Next.
4. Tap No, create a new account.
5. Enter a name, set a profile icon, and tap the arrow.
6. Create a password and tap the arrow.
Important: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Setting a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
7. Choose whether to add friends from your device's contacts, then tap the arrow.
8. For users in Japan, choose whether to verify your age.
9. Confirm the "Regarding Usage of Your Information" consent screen.
Note: The Call me instead option is only available in some countries.
To create a new LINE account with the Call me instead option:
1. Open LINE and tap Sign up.
2. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap the arrow > OK or Send.
Note:
- For users in Thailand, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 11 years old.
- For users in Korea, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 14 years old and you've agreed to the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
3. Tap Call me instead at the bottom of the verification code input screen.
4. Tap Continue.
5. After receiving the automated phone call, enter the verification code you were given.
Note: If you see a message that says "Welcome back, XXXX!" after entering the verification code, tap No, that's not me > Next.
6. Tap No, create a new account.
7. Enter a name, set a profile icon, and tap the arrow.
8. Create a password and tap the arrow.
Important: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Setting a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
9. Choose whether to add friends from your contacts, then tap the arrow.
10. For users in Japan, choose whether to verify your age.
11. Confirm the "Regarding Usage of Your Information" consent screen.
Related Help article:
I verified my phone number, but I see someone else's name
Be advised
- If you want to transfer your previous LINE account, refer to Transferring your LINE account.
- LINE account creation using a phone number was discontinued from LINE version 13.11.0.
To create a new LINE account:
1. Open LINE and tap Sign up.
2. Confirm the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then select your country and tap Continue with Apple or Continue with Google.
Note:
- Please select the country you actually live in.
- For users in European Economic Area (EEA) member countries, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 16 years old and you've agreed to the Privacy Policy.
3. Log in to your Apple ID or Google account.
4. Enter a name, set a profile icon, and tap the arrow.
5. Create a password and tap the arrow.
6. Choose whether to add friends from your contacts, then tap the arrow.
7. Confirm the "Regarding Usage of Your Information" consent screen.
Users that live in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand
You need a device that can receive text messages or phone calls and a valid phone number to create a new LINE account.Note:
- Landlines, phone numbers starting with 050, and virtual phone numbers can't be used.
- Be sure to use a phone number offered by a mobile service provider.
If you're using a non-smartphone cell phone for children, you won't be able to create or use a LINE account. If you're using a smartphone for children and cannot receive text messages, either create a new LINE account with Call me instead or check your contracted plan with your mobile service provider.
Note: The above information does not apply to some countries.
Be advisedCreating a new LINE account with text message verification
Text message verification is a verification method that can be used on devices that can receive text messages.To create a new LINE account with text message verification:
1. Open LINE and tap Sign up.
2. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap the arrow > OK or Send.
Note:
- For users in Thailand, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 11 years old.
- For users in Korea, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 14 years old and you've agreed to the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
3. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note:
- On some Android devices, the verification code is entered automatically. In this case, skip to the next step.
- If you see a message that says "Welcome back, XXXX!" after entering the verification code, tap No, that's not me > Next.
4. Tap No, create a new account.
5. Enter a name, set a profile icon, and tap the arrow.
6. Create a password and tap the arrow.
Important: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Setting a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
7. Choose whether to add friends from your device's contacts, then tap the arrow.
8. For users in Japan, choose whether to verify your age.
9. Confirm the "Regarding Usage of Your Information" consent screen.
Creating a new LINE account with the Call me instead option
Selecting the Call me instead option on the phone number verification code input screen lets you verify your phone number by receiving an automated phone call.Note: The Call me instead option is only available in some countries.
To create a new LINE account with the Call me instead option:
1. Open LINE and tap Sign up.
2. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap the arrow > OK or Send.
Note:
- For users in Thailand, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 11 years old.
- For users in Korea, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 14 years old and you've agreed to the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy.
3. Tap Call me instead at the bottom of the verification code input screen.
4. Tap Continue.
5. After receiving the automated phone call, enter the verification code you were given.
Note: If you see a message that says "Welcome back, XXXX!" after entering the verification code, tap No, that's not me > Next.
6. Tap No, create a new account.
7. Enter a name, set a profile icon, and tap the arrow.
8. Create a password and tap the arrow.
Important: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Setting a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
9. Choose whether to add friends from your contacts, then tap the arrow.
10. For users in Japan, choose whether to verify your age.
11. Confirm the "Regarding Usage of Your Information" consent screen.
Related Help article:
I verified my phone number, but I see someone else's name
Users that live in other countries
Be advised- LINE account creation using a phone number was discontinued from LINE version 13.11.0.
1. Open LINE and tap Sign up.
2. Confirm the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then select your country and tap Continue with Apple or Continue with Google.
Note:
- Please select the country you actually live in.
- For users in European Economic Area (EEA) member countries, you can only proceed to the next screen if you're at least 16 years old and you've agreed to the Privacy Policy.
3. Log in to your Apple ID or Google account.
4. Enter a name, set a profile icon, and tap the arrow.
5. Create a password and tap the arrow.
6. Choose whether to add friends from your contacts, then tap the arrow.
7. Confirm the "Regarding Usage of Your Information" consent screen.
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You need to transfer your LINE account in order to continue using LINE with the same one when you change your smartphone or restore it to its factory settings.
If you do not transfer your LINE account, all data including your friends, groups, chat history, and purchase history will be lost.
You will need to transfer your LINE account if:
• You purchased a new smartphone.
• You restored your smartphone to factory settings or changed it because the previous one was lost or broken.
• You reinstalled LINE.
Please see the information below that matches your current situation.
Preparing to transfer your LINE account
Making preparations beforehand ensures that the account transfer process goes smoothly and allows you to restore the chat history you had before transferring your account.
If you can't use your LINE account on your old device, you will not be able to prepare to transfer it. In any case, we recommend preparing regularly for unexpected situations such as loss, damage, changing smartphone models, or restoring your device to factory settings.
Follow the flowchart below, then refer to the corresponding number in the table beneath it for further details.
Be advised
Transferring your LINE account with a phone number is only available when you're continuing to use the same phone number with a LINE account created on a version of LINE earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Be advised
Transferring your LINE account with a phone number is only available when you're continuing to use the same phone number with a LINE account created on a version of LINE earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
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If you do not transfer your LINE account, all data including your friends, groups, chat history, and purchase history will be lost.
You will need to transfer your LINE account if:
• You purchased a new smartphone.
• You restored your smartphone to factory settings or changed it because the previous one was lost or broken.
• You reinstalled LINE.
Please see the information below that matches your current situation.
I want to know more about preparations for transferring LINE accounts
If you can still use your LINE account on your old device, you can prepare to transfer it. See the following Help article for details.Preparing to transfer your LINE account
Making preparations beforehand ensures that the account transfer process goes smoothly and allows you to restore the chat history you had before transferring your account.
If you can't use your LINE account on your old device, you will not be able to prepare to transfer it. In any case, we recommend preparing regularly for unexpected situations such as loss, damage, changing smartphone models, or restoring your device to factory settings.
I want to know more about the methods for transferring LINE accounts
The method for transferring your LINE account will differ depending on whether you can currently use the account on your smartphone.Follow the flowchart below, then refer to the corresponding number in the table beneath it for further details.
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If you have your previous and new device and you can use LINE (e.g. send chat messages) on your previous device, you can transfer your LINE account with an easy transfer QR code. See Transferring your account with an easy transfer QR code and transfer your LINE account. |
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If you are transferring your LINE account using the same phone number as the one you registered previously, but you cannot use LINE (e.g. send chat messages) on your previous device or you no longer have your previous device, see Transferring your LINE account with a phone number. |
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If you are transferring your LINE account with a different phone number or an Apple ID/Google account, see the Help article below for your transfer method. Transferring your LINE account with a different phone number Transferring your LINE account with your Apple ID/Google account |
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We're sorry to say that in your situation, there is no way to transfer your LINE account. In this case, please create a new LINE account.
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I'm having issues when transferring my LINE account
Follow the flowchart below, then refer to the corresponding number in the table beneath it for further details.
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If you're having issues transferring your LINE account with an easy transfer QR code, see I'm having issues with easy transfer QR codes. |
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If you have your previous device and can use LINE (you can chat and use other features), we recommend using an easy transfer QR code to transfer your LINE account.
Simply scan the QR code that appears on your previous device with your new device, then follow the instructions to finish transferring your account. Also, the last 14 days of your chat history will be restored even if you haven't backed up your chat history or are transferring your account to a different OS.
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An error may have occurred because the Apple ID or Google account you entered is different from the one registered to your LINE account. First, try logging in with another Apple ID/Google account. If you're unable to log in with the information of another account, try logging in with your phone number. If you're unable to log in with a phone number or an Apple ID/Google account, you won't be able to transfer your LINE account. In this case, please sign up for a new LINE account.
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If you see an error message while transferring your LINE account, see I get an error when signing up/transferring my account. |
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If the phone number you verified is registered to a LINE account belonging to the previous owner, it is possible that the display name associated with that account appeared on your screen. For more details, see I verified my phone number, but I see someone else's name. |
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If you're having issues on the "Enter verification code" screen, please see I'm not receiving the verification code text message with the phone number I entered. |
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If you cannot use LINE on your old smartphone or you don't have the device and saw the "How to finish transferring your account" screen, try the corresponding account transfer method available in your situation.
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If you have an email address registered to LINE that you can receive emails with, see I'm not receiving the password reset or email address registration completion email. |
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If you've linked an Apple ID or Google account to LINE, tap either Continue with Apple or Continue with Google on the account transfer method selection screen to begin transferring your LINE account. Transferring your LINE account with your Apple ID/Google account If you can't log in to your LINE account with your linked Apple ID or Google account, please check the details in No. 3. |
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The information below applies in the following conditions. • You're no longer able to use (receive emails with) the email address you registered to LINE. • You didn't link an Apple ID or Google account to your LINE account. If you still can't verify your account after trying the password you think was registered to it, we're sorry to say that in this situation, there is no way to transfer your account. In this case, please sign up for a new LINE account. To prevent the same situation from occurring in the future when transferring your account, be sure to check your registered information regularly. Note: Please understand that if you send us an inquiry, the support we provide will be the same as the above information. |
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You can use this feature on your main device (primarily a smartphone).
2. Tap Back up now.
Note: If you don't see Back up now, you need to set a backup PIN, so tap Create backup PIN to back up your chat history.
3. After your backup is complete, tap Transfer account or Close.
Note: If you tap Transfer account, you can transfer your account with an easy transfer QR code.
2. Tap Back up how often.
3. Select how often you want to back up your chats.
Your chats will only be backed up automatically if your device and settings meet the conditions below when the auto-backup refresh starts.
• Your device is plugged into an outlet.
• Your device is connected to the internet.
• The Background App Refresh setting on your device is turned on.
2. Tap Back up now or Back up to Google Drive.
Note: If you don't see Back up now or Back up to Google Drive, you need to set a backup PIN, so tap Create backup PIN to back up your chat history.
3. After your backup is complete, tap Transfer account or Close.
Note: If you tap Transfer account, you can transfer your account with an easy transfer QR code.
2. Tap Back up how often and turn Enable auto-backup ON.
3. Select how often you want to back up your chats.
Your chats will only be backed up automatically if your device and settings meet the conditions below when the auto-backup refresh starts.
• Your device is plugged into an outlet.
• Your device is connected to the internet.
Note: If you can't use a Wi-Fi connection, you can still back up your chats with Use mobile data selected.
Your chats will be backed up automatically when you stop using your device and its screen has turned off.
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If an auto-backup fails, you'll receive a chat notification from the LINE official account. For more information about this notification, refer to I see an error when backing up my chat history.
To restore your chat history after transferring your LINE account, you need to back it up beforehand.
Before backing up your chats, be sure that:
• iCloud Drive/Google Drive is turned on.
Note: This feature is unavailable on devices that cannot use Google Drive.
• There is enough free space in iCloud Drive/Google Drive.
For the basic ways to back up your chat history, see below.
iOS users
There are two methods available for backing up your chats to iCloud Drive.Manually back up chats to iCloud Drive
1. From the Home tab, tap Settings > Chat history backup under Backup and transfer.2. Tap Back up now.
Note: If you don't see Back up now, you need to set a backup PIN, so tap Create backup PIN to back up your chat history.
3. After your backup is complete, tap Transfer account or Close.
Note: If you tap Transfer account, you can transfer your account with an easy transfer QR code.
Automatically back up chats to iCloud Drive
1. From the Home tab, tap Settings > Chat history backup under Backup and transfer.2. Tap Back up how often.
3. Select how often you want to back up your chats.
Your chats will only be backed up automatically if your device and settings meet the conditions below when the auto-backup refresh starts.
• Your device is plugged into an outlet.
• Your device is connected to the internet.
• The Background App Refresh setting on your device is turned on.
Android users
There are two methods available for backing up your chats to Google Drive.Manually back up chats
1. From the Home tab, tap Settings > Back up and restore chat history under Backup and transfer.2. Tap Back up now or Back up to Google Drive.
Note: If you don't see Back up now or Back up to Google Drive, you need to set a backup PIN, so tap Create backup PIN to back up your chat history.
3. After your backup is complete, tap Transfer account or Close.
Note: If you tap Transfer account, you can transfer your account with an easy transfer QR code.
Automatically back up chats
1. From the Home tab, tap Settings > Back up and restore chat history under Backup and transfer.2. Tap Back up how often and turn Enable auto-backup ON.
3. Select how often you want to back up your chats.
Your chats will only be backed up automatically if your device and settings meet the conditions below when the auto-backup refresh starts.
• Your device is plugged into an outlet.
• Your device is connected to the internet.
Note: If you can't use a Wi-Fi connection, you can still back up your chats with Use mobile data selected.
Your chats will be backed up automatically when you stop using your device and its screen has turned off.
For more information about the chat history that will be backed up, see the following Help article.
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You can use this feature on your main device (primarily a smartphone).
Topics covered
- About your password
- About your email address
- [On the device you can access LINE on] Registering/changing/checking your email address
- [On the device you can access LINE on] Changing your password
- [When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password
- [When transferring your LINE account] If you can't proceed because a message saying a registered email address is required appears
About your password:
You are required to enter your password when:
• You're transferring your LINE account (only with some methods).
• You're logging in to LINE on a device other than the smartphone version of LINE (e.g. iPad, PC).
• You're logging in to the browser version of a LINE service (e.g. LINE STORE).
Registering or changing your password:
When you create a LINE account, you will be asked to register a password. To check the registered password for the LINE account you're currently using, go to the Home tab >
> Account.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
If a password has not been registered, please register one.
If you want to change your password, see [On the device you can access LINE on] Changing your password. If you forgot your password when transferring your account, see [When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password.
If you forgot your registered password:
For security reasons, there is no way to check your registered password. In this case, please change your password.
Note:
- If you don't have a device you can access LINE on, you need the email address that was registered to your LINE account in advance in order to change your password.
- If you don't have a device you can access LINE on and also didn't register an email address in advance, you'll be unable to change your password.
About your email address:
You are required to enter your email address when:
• You're transferring your LINE account (only with some methods).
• You're logging in to LINE on a device other than the smartphone version of LINE (e.g. iPad, PC).
• You're logging in to the browser version of a LINE service (e.g. LINE STORE).
• You don't have a device you can access LINE on and wish to change your password.
You can register an email address anytime, as long as you have a device you can access LINE on.
If you forgot your registered email address, you can check and change your registered email address anytime, as long as you have a device you can access LINE on.
You can check your registered email address on LINE for PC (Windows, Mac, Chrome) or LINE for iPad, if the account that you're using was originally created on a smartphone.
[On the device you can access LINE on] Registering/changing/checking your email address:
Be advised
- You can only register, check, or change your email address when you have a device you can access LINE on.
- You cannot register or change your email address for 24 hours after transferring your LINE account for security reasons.
> Account > Email address.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Enter an email address, then tap Next.
3. Enter the verification code, or tap the URL in the email you receive > OK.
Note: If you can't register your email address, make sure you didn't enter any blank spaces.
If you don't receive the email to confirm your email address registration, see the following Help article.
I'm not receiving the password reset or email address registration completion email
> Account.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Tap Email address > Change your email.
Note: If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode, PIN code, or biometric authentication (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
3. Enter a new email address, then tap Next.
4. Enter the verification code or tap the URL in the email you receive.
Note:
- If you can't register your email address, make sure you didn't enter any blank spaces.
- If you've set a passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID on your device, you need to unlock it when you change your email address.
If you don't receive the email to confirm your email address registration, see the following Help article.
I'm not receiving the password reset or email address registration completion email
> Account.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Tap Email address.
3. Your email address will appear under Change your email.
[On the device you can access LINE on] Changing your password:
Be advised
- To ensure the security of your password, there is no way to check the one you registered.
- If you don't know your password, please change it.
- You cannot change your password for 24 hours after transferring your LINE account for security reasons.
If you have a device you can access LINE on, see the information below.
If you forgot your password when transferring your account, see [When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password.
1. Open LINE from the device you can access LINE on.
2. Tap the Home tab >
> Account.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
3. Tap Password.
Note: If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode or biometric information (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
4. Enter your new password twice, then tap Change password.
Note: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
[When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password:
If you forgot your password when transferring your account, see the information below that corresponds to your situation.
Be advised
To ensure the security of your password, there is no way to check the one you registered.
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Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
1. Tap the Home tab >
> Account > Password.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Enter your new password twice, then tap Change password.
Note: If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode or biometric information (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
You can change your password using the email address registered to your LINE account.
Be advised
- You will not be able to reset your password or transfer your LINE account if you didn't register an email address to it.
- If you've linked a Google account or Apple ID, transfer your LINE account by referring to scenario No. 9 in I'm having issues when transferring my LINE account.
- If you haven't linked a Google account or Apple ID, you will be unable to transfer your LINE account. Please create a new one.
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If you are using a LINE account created on a smartphone on LINE for PC (Windows, Mac, Chrome), you can check your email address on those platforms by clicking
at the bottom of the LINE main menu > Settings > Basic and it will appear next to Email.
1. Open LINE on your new device and tap Log in.
2. Tap Log in with another method > Log in with phone number.
3. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap
> OK or Send.
4. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note: On some Android devices, the verification code is entered automatically. In this case, skip to the next step.
5. Tap Yes, that's my account.
Note: Or tap No, that's not me > Yes, transfer my account > Log in with previous number or Log in with email address, and enter your registered information.
6. Tap Forgot your password?
7. Enter the email address registered to your LINE account, then tap OK or Send.
8. Check the email that was sent to the address you entered.
9. After checking the email, return to the LINE app, put a check next to "I have confirmed the password reset email," and tap Continue.
10. Create a password and tap
> OK.
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• For LINE version 14.8.0 or later
- If you stop in the middle of transferring your LINE account after resetting your password, you will need to reset it again.
- If you see a message saying "The email address you entered isn't registered to your LINE account" at step 7, tapping Forgot your email address? will let you check part of your registered email address. Please refer to the hint and try another email address you think is registered to the relevant account.
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• For versions of LINE earlier than 14.8.0
If you see a message saying ”Incorrect password entered. Please try again" despite resetting it, it's possible that the email address registered to the account you're trying to transfer is not the same as the email address you entered in step 7 above.
[When transferring your LINE account] If you can't proceed because a message saying a registered email address is required appears:
When transferring your account, if a password is not registered or if you tap Forgot your password? and an email address is not registered, a pop-up message will prompt you to register an email address.
Please see the information below that corresponds to your situation.
Be advised
To ensure the security of your password, there is no way to check the one you registered.
To register an email address:
1. From the device you can access LINE on, tap the Home tab >
> Account > Email address.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Enter an email address, then tap Next.
3. Enter the verification code, or tap the URL in the email you receive > OK.
To change your password:
1. On the same device, tap the Home tab >
> Account > Password.
Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Enter your new password twice, then tap Change password.
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- If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode or biometric information (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
- Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
After registering your email address and changing your password, try transferring your account again from the beginning by referring to the following Help articles.
Note: The contents of this section only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Transferring your LINE account with the same phone number
Transferring your LINE account with a different phone number
If you've linked an Apple ID or Google account:
Transfer your LINE account by referring to scenario No. 9 in the following Help content.
I'm having issues when transferring my LINE account
If you haven't linked a Google account or Apple ID:
You will not be able to transfer your LINE account. In this case, please create a new LINE account.
Topics covered
- About your password
- About your email address
- [On the device you can access LINE on] Registering/changing/checking your email address
- [On the device you can access LINE on] Changing your password
- [When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password
- [When transferring your LINE account] If you can't proceed because a message saying a registered email address is required appears
About your password:
You are required to enter your password when:
• You're transferring your LINE account (only with some methods).
• You're logging in to LINE on a device other than the smartphone version of LINE (e.g. iPad, PC).
• You're logging in to the browser version of a LINE service (e.g. LINE STORE).
Registering or changing your password:
When you create a LINE account, you will be asked to register a password. To check the registered password for the LINE account you're currently using, go to the Home tab >
> Account.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
If a password has not been registered, please register one.
If you want to change your password, see [On the device you can access LINE on] Changing your password. If you forgot your password when transferring your account, see [When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password.
If you forgot your registered password:
For security reasons, there is no way to check your registered password. In this case, please change your password.
Note:
- If you don't have a device you can access LINE on, you need the email address that was registered to your LINE account in advance in order to change your password.
- If you don't have a device you can access LINE on and also didn't register an email address in advance, you'll be unable to change your password.
About your email address:
You are required to enter your email address when:
• You're transferring your LINE account (only with some methods).
• You're logging in to LINE on a device other than the smartphone version of LINE (e.g. iPad, PC).
• You're logging in to the browser version of a LINE service (e.g. LINE STORE).
• You don't have a device you can access LINE on and wish to change your password.
You can register an email address anytime, as long as you have a device you can access LINE on.
If you forgot your registered email address, you can check and change your registered email address anytime, as long as you have a device you can access LINE on.
You can check your registered email address on LINE for PC (Windows, Mac, Chrome) or LINE for iPad, if the account that you're using was originally created on a smartphone.
[On the device you can access LINE on] Registering/changing/checking your email address:
Be advised- You cannot register or change your email address for 24 hours after transferring your LINE account for security reasons.
Registering an email address
1. Tap the Home tab >
> Account > Email address.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Enter an email address, then tap Next.
3. Enter the verification code, or tap the URL in the email you receive > OK.
Note: If you can't register your email address, make sure you didn't enter any blank spaces.
If you don't receive the email to confirm your email address registration, see the following Help article.
I'm not receiving the password reset or email address registration completion email
Changing your registered email address
1. Tap the Home tab >
> Account.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Tap Email address > Change your email.
Note: If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode, PIN code, or biometric authentication (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
3. Enter a new email address, then tap Next.
4. Enter the verification code or tap the URL in the email you receive.
Note:
- If you can't register your email address, make sure you didn't enter any blank spaces.
- If you've set a passcode, Touch ID, or Face ID on your device, you need to unlock it when you change your email address.
If you don't receive the email to confirm your email address registration, see the following Help article.
I'm not receiving the password reset or email address registration completion email
Checking your registered email address
1. Tap the Home tab >
> Account.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Tap Email address.
3. Your email address will appear under Change your email.
[On the device you can access LINE on] Changing your password:
Be advised- If you don't know your password, please change it.
- You cannot change your password for 24 hours after transferring your LINE account for security reasons.
If you forgot your password when transferring your account, see [When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password.
1. Open LINE from the device you can access LINE on.
2. Tap the Home tab >
> Account.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
3. Tap Password.
Note: If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode or biometric information (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
4. Enter your new password twice, then tap Change password.
Note: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
[When transferring your LINE account] If you forgot your password:
If you forgot your password when transferring your account, see the information below that corresponds to your situation.
Be advised
Useful info- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
If you still have the device you can access LINE on
Try transferring your account again after changing your password from the device you can access LINE on.1. Tap the Home tab >
> Account > Password.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Enter your new password twice, then tap Change password.
Note: If you're asked to unlock the screen, use the unlock method you have configured on your device, such as your passcode or biometric information (e.g. fingerprint, face). Do not use the password registered to your LINE account.
If you don't have the device you can access LINE on
Note: The contents of this section only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.You can change your password using the email address registered to your LINE account.
Be advised- If you've linked a Google account or Apple ID, transfer your LINE account by referring to scenario No. 9 in I'm having issues when transferring my LINE account.
- If you haven't linked a Google account or Apple ID, you will be unable to transfer your LINE account. Please create a new one.
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at the bottom of the LINE main menu > Settings > Basic and it will appear next to Email.
2. Tap Log in with another method > Log in with phone number.
3. Select your country, enter your phone number, check the Terms and Conditions of Use and Privacy Policy, then tap
> OK or Send.4. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note: On some Android devices, the verification code is entered automatically. In this case, skip to the next step.
5. Tap Yes, that's my account.
Note: Or tap No, that's not me > Yes, transfer my account > Log in with previous number or Log in with email address, and enter your registered information.
6. Tap Forgot your password?
7. Enter the email address registered to your LINE account, then tap OK or Send.
8. Check the email that was sent to the address you entered.
9. After checking the email, return to the LINE app, put a check next to "I have confirmed the password reset email," and tap Continue.
10. Create a password and tap
> OK.
Useful info- If you stop in the middle of transferring your LINE account after resetting your password, you will need to reset it again.
- If you see a message saying "The email address you entered isn't registered to your LINE account" at step 7, tapping Forgot your email address? will let you check part of your registered email address. Please refer to the hint and try another email address you think is registered to the relevant account.
Useful infoIf you see a message saying ”Incorrect password entered. Please try again" despite resetting it, it's possible that the email address registered to the account you're trying to transfer is not the same as the email address you entered in step 7 above.
[When transferring your LINE account] If you can't proceed because a message saying a registered email address is required appears:
When transferring your account, if a password is not registered or if you tap Forgot your password? and an email address is not registered, a pop-up message will prompt you to register an email address.
Please see the information below that corresponds to your situation.
If you still have the device you can access LINE on
From the device you can access LINE on, try transferring your account again after registering an email address and changing your password.
Be advised1. From the device you can access LINE on, tap the Home tab >
> Account > Email address.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Enter an email address, then tap Next.
3. Enter the verification code, or tap the URL in the email you receive > OK.
To change your password:
1. On the same device, tap the Home tab >
> Account > Password.Note: Tap here to go to the Account screen from your smartphone.
2. Enter your new password twice, then tap Change password.
Useful info- Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types (for more information, refer to Making a secure password):
- Uppercase letters
- Lowercase letters
- Numbers
- Symbols
Note: The contents of this section only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Transferring your LINE account with the same phone number
Transferring your LINE account with a different phone number
If you don't have the device you can access LINE on
The device you can use your LINE account on is needed to register, change, or check your email address. If you no longer have the device you can access LINE on, refer to the following sections.If you've linked an Apple ID or Google account:
Transfer your LINE account by referring to scenario No. 9 in the following Help content.
I'm having issues when transferring my LINE account
If you haven't linked a Google account or Apple ID:
You will not be able to transfer your LINE account. In this case, please create a new LINE account.
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You can access LINE on multiple devices by using a main device along with secondary devices.
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About main and secondary devices:
Main device
Your main device (primarily smartphones) is the device you used to create your LINE account. On your main device, you can manage your LINE account information, such as your phone number, email address, and password. To change your main device and use the same LINE account when you change devices, you need to transfer your LINE account.
Be advised
If you register a new account using a phone number, Apple ID, or Google Account that is already verified on another main device, your previous LINE account will be automatically deleted. Please understand that we cannot restore an account after it is deleted.
Secondary device
When you use the same LINE account as your main device on other devices (primarily PCs or tablets), those devices are referred to as secondary devices. By logging into a secondary device with the LINE account information you registered on your main device, you'll be able to use the same account on both devices.
Useful info
- Logging in to LINE for PC
- Logging in to LINE for iPad
List of devices that can be used as a main or secondary device
Refer to the table below for devices that can be used as a main or secondary device. For example, an iPhone can only be used as a main device, and cannot be used as a secondary device.
Differences between a main and secondary device:
Some features are restricted when using LINE on a secondary device but are available on your main device, including:
• Managing your LINE account information such as your phone number, email address, and password
• Transferring your LINE account
• Changing your Letter Sealing settings
• Backing up your chat history
Topics covered
- About main and secondary devices
- Differences between a main and secondary device
- Allowing logins on secondary devices
About main and secondary devices:
Main device
Your main device (primarily smartphones) is the device you used to create your LINE account. On your main device, you can manage your LINE account information, such as your phone number, email address, and password. To change your main device and use the same LINE account when you change devices, you need to transfer your LINE account.
Be advisedSecondary device
When you use the same LINE account as your main device on other devices (primarily PCs or tablets), those devices are referred to as secondary devices. By logging into a secondary device with the LINE account information you registered on your main device, you'll be able to use the same account on both devices.
Useful info- Logging in to LINE for iPad
List of devices that can be used as a main or secondary device
Refer to the table below for devices that can be used as a main or secondary device. For example, an iPhone can only be used as a main device, and cannot be used as a secondary device.
| Main device | Secondary device | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Smartphone | iPhone | Yes | No |
| Android | Yes | No | |
| Tablet | iPad | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | No | |
| PC | Windows | No | Yes |
| Mac | No | Yes | |
| Chrome | No | Yes | |
Differences between a main and secondary device:
Some features are restricted when using LINE on a secondary device but are available on your main device, including:
• Managing your LINE account information such as your phone number, email address, and password
• Transferring your LINE account
• Changing your Letter Sealing settings
• Backing up your chat history
• Purchasing paid items (e.g. stickers, emoji)
Allowing logins on secondary devices:
To allow logins to LINE on secondary devices, refer to the steps below.
1. On your main device, tap the Home tab > > Account.
Note: Tap here to go to your Account settings from your smartphone.
2. Turn Allow login ON.
Allowing logins on secondary devices:
To allow logins to LINE on secondary devices, refer to the steps below.
1. On your main device, tap the Home tab >
> Account.Note: Tap here to go to your Account settings from your smartphone.
2. Turn Allow login ON.
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When setting a password, it's important for it to be secure and difficult for other people to guess.
To set a secure password, make sure it:
• Is a complex combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Doesn't use personal information, such as:
- Your nickname or initials.
- The name of a child or pet.
- A birthday or anniversary of you or a loved one.
- Your address.
• Doesn't use typical strings of characters or words, such as:
- Easy to guess words or phrases (e.g. "password" or "iloveyou").
- Consecutive letters or numbers (e.g. "123456" or "abc123").
- Strings that follow the keyboard layout (e.g. "qwerty" or "1q2w3e").
Note: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
For the best online security, make sure to set a different passcode/password for each online service you use. Please set different passwords for each internet service to manage them more securely.
Making use of software and OS features to manage your passwords is another way to achieve secure password creation and management. You can get a complex password with ease and peace of mind by using a software feature to automatically generate a password.
If you use software to manage your passwords, you can use all different passwords for each service without the burden of remembering them.
To set a secure password, make sure it:
• Is a complex combination of upper and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
• Doesn't use personal information, such as:
- Your nickname or initials.
- The name of a child or pet.
- A birthday or anniversary of you or a loved one.
- Your address.
• Doesn't use typical strings of characters or words, such as:
- Easy to guess words or phrases (e.g. "password" or "iloveyou").
- Consecutive letters or numbers (e.g. "123456" or "abc123").
- Strings that follow the keyboard layout (e.g. "qwerty" or "1q2w3e").
Note: Your password must contain 8-20 non-repeating half-width characters, and be a combination of at least three of the following types: uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
For the best online security, make sure to set a different passcode/password for each online service you use. Please set different passwords for each internet service to manage them more securely.
Making use of software and OS features to manage your passwords is another way to achieve secure password creation and management. You can get a complex password with ease and peace of mind by using a software feature to automatically generate a password.
If you use software to manage your passwords, you can use all different passwords for each service without the burden of remembering them.
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The information in this Help article is for those using an iPad as a secondary device (using the same LINE account on both your smartphone and iPad).
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Logging in to LINE for iPad:
You can log in to LINE on your iPad in the following ways.
- Logging in with an email address
- Logging in with a QR code
- Logging in with biometric information (using your main device to log in)
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A verification code may appear if you're logging into LINE for iPad for the first time or if you reinstalled LINE.
If you see a verification code:
1. Start LINE on your main device.
2. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad into your main device.
3. Confirm that the device you are trying to log in with is correct, and check the box.
4. Tap Verify.
Note:
- Be sure to enter the verification code that's displayed within three minutes.
- If the screen to enter the verification code doesn't appear on LINE on your main device, restart LINE on your main device and try logging in to LINE for iPad again.
Logging in with an email address
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To log in with an email address, you must first register an email address on your main device.
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Tap Other ways to log in > Log in with email.
3. Enter your registered email address and password, then tap Log in.
Useful info
- If you forgot your registered email address, check it on your main device.
- If you forgot your registered password, change it on your main device.
Note: After setting your new password, be sure to keep it safe so you don't forget it.
Logging in with a QR code
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Select Other ways to log in.
3. Start the QR code reader on your main device and scan the QR code that appears on LINE for iPad.
4. On your main device, tap Log in > OK.
Useful info
- The location (e.g. prefecture, city) that appears on the login screen is based on the IP address of the device (e.g. PC, iPad) that is trying to log in to your account.
- If the QR code expired, tap
and log in from the updated QR code.
Logging in with biometric information (using your main device to log in)
Note: The contents of this section only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
You can log in with the biometric information (e.g. face, fingerprint) registered to your smartphone when you use an iPad as a secondary device with the same LINE account as your smartphone.
By logging in with your biometric information, you can manage your LINE account more securely than with using an email address and password.
Note: Your biometric information isn't saved on the LINE app or servers.
For the requirements and preparations for logging in with biometric information, refer to the following Help article.
How logins with biometric information work
When logging in to LINE with biometric information for the first time:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Enter your phone number and tap Log in with smartphone.
3. Tap Show verification code.
4. Start LINE on your main device and tap the Home tab > > Account > Pair a new device.
Note: Tap here to go to your Account settings from your smartphone.
5. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad into your main device.
6. Authenticate the login with the biometric information on your main device when prompted to do so.
When logging in after the first time:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Enter your phone number and tap Log in with smartphone.
3. Start LINE on your main device and authenticate the login with the biometric information when prompted to do so.
"Login successful!" will appear when you're logged in. The LINE official account will also send a login notification message to you on your main device.
Be advised
If you want to use an iPad as your main device (and use a separate LINE account on your smartphone), tap Create a new account or transfer an account from another device at the bottom of the startup screen on LINE for iPad.
For more information, refer to Creating a new LINE account or the Help articles in Account transfer basics.
Note: When you transfer your LINE account to your iPad, it will become inaccessible on your smartphone.
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- Logging out of LINE for iPad
Logging in to LINE for iPad:
You can log in to LINE on your iPad in the following ways.
- Logging in with an email address
- Logging in with a QR code
- Logging in with biometric information (using your main device to log in)
Be advisedIf you see a verification code:
1. Start LINE on your main device.
2. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad into your main device.
3. Confirm that the device you are trying to log in with is correct, and check the box.
4. Tap Verify.
Note:
- Be sure to enter the verification code that's displayed within three minutes.
- If the screen to enter the verification code doesn't appear on LINE on your main device, restart LINE on your main device and try logging in to LINE for iPad again.
Logging in with an email address
Be advised2. Tap Other ways to log in > Log in with email.
3. Enter your registered email address and password, then tap Log in.
Useful info- If you forgot your registered password, change it on your main device.
Note: After setting your new password, be sure to keep it safe so you don't forget it.
Logging in with a QR code
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Select Other ways to log in.
3. Start the QR code reader on your main device and scan the QR code that appears on LINE for iPad.
4. On your main device, tap Log in > OK.
Useful info- If the QR code expired, tap
and log in from the updated QR code.
Logging in with biometric information (using your main device to log in)
Note: The contents of this section only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
You can log in with the biometric information (e.g. face, fingerprint) registered to your smartphone when you use an iPad as a secondary device with the same LINE account as your smartphone.
By logging in with your biometric information, you can manage your LINE account more securely than with using an email address and password.
Note: Your biometric information isn't saved on the LINE app or servers.
For the requirements and preparations for logging in with biometric information, refer to the following Help article.
How logins with biometric information work
When logging in to LINE with biometric information for the first time:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Enter your phone number and tap Log in with smartphone.
3. Tap Show verification code.
4. Start LINE on your main device and tap the Home tab >
> Account > Pair a new device.Note: Tap here to go to your Account settings from your smartphone.
5. Enter the verification code that appears on LINE for iPad into your main device.
6. Authenticate the login with the biometric information on your main device when prompted to do so.
When logging in after the first time:
1. Start LINE for iPad.
2. Enter your phone number and tap Log in with smartphone.
3. Start LINE on your main device and authenticate the login with the biometric information when prompted to do so.
"Login successful!" will appear when you're logged in. The LINE official account will also send a login notification message to you on your main device.
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You can use this feature on your main device (primarily a smartphone).
Important: The contents of this article only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
Be advised
With LINE, you can only register/verify one LINE account with one mobile phone number. Please be aware that registering a phone number that was already registered to another LINE account may make the original LINE account associated with that phone number inaccessible.
Note: You cannot change your phone number for 24 hours after transferring your LINE account for security reasons. If you want to change your phone number after transferring your LINE account, please try doing so after 24 hours.
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The link in the steps can only be accessed on your main device.
1. Tap the Home tab > > Account.
Note: Tap here to go to your Account screen from your main device.
2. Tap Phone number.
3. Enter your phone number and tap Next.
4. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
Note: The Call me instead option is only available in some countries.
To change your phone number, see the steps below.
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The link in the steps can only be accessed on your main device.
1. Tap the Home tab > > Account.
Note: Tap here to go to your Account screen from your main device.
2. Tap Phone number.
3. Enter your phone number and tap Next.
4. Tap Call me instead at the bottom of the verification code input screen.
5. Tap Continue.
6. After receiving the automated phone call, enter the verification code you were given.
Important: The contents of this article only apply to LINE accounts created with LINE versions earlier than 13.11.0 if you're not using LINE in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, or Thailand.
To change your phone number registered to LINE, follow the steps below.
Note: If you want to change your phone number to one from a different country, refer to Changing to/registering a number from a different country.
Be advisedNote: You cannot change your phone number for 24 hours after transferring your LINE account for security reasons. If you want to change your phone number after transferring your LINE account, please try doing so after 24 hours.
If you can receive text messages
Be advised > Account.Note: Tap here to go to your Account screen from your main device.
2. Tap Phone number.
3. Enter your phone number and tap Next.
4. Enter the verification code you received via text message.
If you can't receive text messages
If you can't receive text messages, you can change your phone number with the Call me instead option.Note: The Call me instead option is only available in some countries.
To change your phone number, see the steps below.
Be advised > Account.Note: Tap here to go to your Account screen from your main device.
2. Tap Phone number.
3. Enter your phone number and tap Next.
4. Tap Call me instead at the bottom of the verification code input screen.
5. Tap Continue.
6. After receiving the automated phone call, enter the verification code you were given.
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Important: This announcement does not apply to potential new account sign-ups in Hong Kong, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, and Thailand.
As of November 15, 2023, you are no longer able to sign up for a new LINE account using a phone number.
Going forward, the only verification methods available to sign up for a new LINE account are with an Apple ID (on iOS) or a Google account (on Android).
If you're using a LINE account created by November 14, 2023, we recommend linking an Apple ID or Google account beforehand in case you want to transfer your LINE account in the future.
If you change to a Hong Kong, Japanese, Korean, Taiwanese, or Thai phone number, please register an email address beforehand.
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