How to Create a New Tinder Account With the Same Phone Number

You might assume that deleting your Tinder profile gives you a fresh start, but if you're planning to reuse the same phone number, there’s a lot more going on under the surface; Tinder remembers your device info, number included.

Yes, you can create a new Tinder account using the same phone number, but only if you follow the right steps. Otherwise, your new profile might get insta-banned or shadowbanned.

Can You Have Two Tinder Accounts?

Tinder enforces a “one number, one account” rule. You cannot have two active accounts tied to the same phone number. 

If your original profile is still active (even if you haven’t used it in months), Tinder won’t let you create another one with that same number, especially if your account was banned, and the number is effectively blacklisted. 

To do so, there are other workarounds…

1. Use a second phone number, such as DatingZest’s Tinder Phone Numbers, to get your second account verified.
2. Use a different device or a cloned environment (via Parallel Space or Island)
3. Keep all logins, data, and content fully separate

Any attempt to reuse it will likely result in errors, verification failures, or instant shadowbans. But if you deleted your account the right way and waited long enough, it is possible to register again using the same number.

How to Create a New Tinder Account Using the Same Number

1. Delete Your Old Account Properly

Uninstalling Tinder doesn’t delete your account; it just removes the app. To fully disconnect your number from your old profile, you must:

• Open the Tinder app
• Tap your profile icon in the top-right
• Go to Settings
• Scroll down and tap Delete Account
• Select a reason, then confirm by tapping Delete My Account

Tinder will not release your number unless the account is officially deleted.

Mistake to avoid: If your account is shadowbanned, deleting it may not work through the app. You might need to contact support or try again from another device.

2. Clear Tinder-Related Data From Your Phone

Once deleted, remove any lingering traces of Tinder to avoid your new account being linked to your old one.

• On iPhone: Uninstall the Tinder app > Restart your phone.
• On Android: Go to Settings > Apps > Tinder > tap Clear Cache and Clear Data > then uninstall the app

Tinder stores hidden files, cookies, and data that can flag your new account, even if everything else is different.

3. Wait 90 days Before Signing Up Again

Tinder retains your account data for up to 90 days after deletion. 

This means that if you sign up again too soon using the same phone number, Tinder may still recognize you. You risk being auto-shadowbanned or even having your new account silently restored to the old one

So, wait at least 3 months, ideally the full 90 days, before creating a new profile using the same number.

4. Sign Up as a New Tinder User

Once enough time has passed, you can reinstall the app and register again. But don’t just rush in and reuse everything.

• Use the same phone number, only if your old account wasn’t banned
• Choose a different sign-in method (e.g., new email, new Apple ID, new Google login)
• Avoid linking old Spotify, Instagram, or Facebook accounts
• Change your name slightly if possible
• Upload new photos (not just edited versions of the old ones)
• Write a new bio

Tinder uses image recognition, name matching, and even device IDs to link new accounts to old ones. Too many similarities = instant shadowban.

5. Don’t Reuse These Things (especially if you were banned):

• → The same photos or selfies from your previous profile
• → Your old bio or catchphrases
• → Identical usernames on connected platforms
• → The same login credentials (Apple ID, Google, Facebook, or email)
• → The same payment method (Tinder Plus/Gold users

What If Your Account Was Banned?

If your old Tinder account was banned, you cannot reuse the same phone number. Tinder bans it along with your device ID, IP address, photos and facial data, linked emails and login methods, and payment details

To recover from a ban, you’ll need the following:

• Get a new phone number, which DatingZest can help with as well by providing Tinder-based phone numbers that look real
• Use a different device, or factory reset your current one
• Sign up with a new email or login method
• Use brand-new photos and content

Some users use apps like Island or Parallel Space to isolate a Tinder clone on Android for a fully clean environment. Just beware that Tinder may still detect emulator or clone behavior if not done carefully.

Can You Make Another Tinder Account by Using a Virtual Number?

Using a VoIP number like Google Voice or TextNow used to be an easy workaround, but not anymore. Tinder has started blocking most VoIP numbers during registration (granted, they are faulty most of the time, too).

Meaning that not only will your new account be automatically banned due to using a suspicious phone number, but you’ll also fail the account recovery.

If you must use a non-personal number, look for paid services with real mobile carriers (e.g., DatingZest, international SIM providers) or a close person's phone number. Even then, success isn’t guaranteed.

– Don’t expect much help from Tinder’s support team. If you ask about using the same number for a new account, their response will likely be: “Tinder only allows one account per phone number.”

If your previous account was banned, support will not lift the restriction. If you ask them to unlink a number from a deleted account, they’ll either ignore the request or tell you to try again later.