How to Check If Someone Is Sharing Your MTN Data in 2025
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| How to Check If Someone Is Sharing Your MTN Data in 2025 |
Are you noticing your MTN data finishing too quickly? You may be wondering if someone is secretly using or sharing your data. MTN allows users to share their data with others, but sometimes, this feature can be misused without your knowledge. In this guide, we’ll show you how to check if someone is sharing your MTN data, how to remove them, and how to protect your data from unauthorized access.
Why You Should Check Who’s Sharing Your MTN Data
If you’ve ever:
- Subscribed to a data plan and it finishes too fast
- Shared your data before and forgot to stop it
- Gave your phone to someone else to “help subscribe”
Then it’s a good idea to verify who has access to your data.
How to Check Who Is Sharing Your MTN Data (2025 Method)
Follow these steps to see who is linked to your MTN data:
- Dial:
*131*7*3# - Wait for the list of numbers that are currently sharing your data
- If someone is sharing your data, their number(s) will appear on your screen
- If nobody is listed, then your data is safe
Alternatively, you can:
- Send SMS: Text
LISTto131 - You will receive a message showing all numbers currently linked to your data bundle
How to Remove a Number from MTN Data Sharing
If you see unauthorized numbers, follow these steps to remove them:
- Dial:
*131*7*4# - Select the number you want to remove
- Confirm the removal
Or:
- Send SMS:
DEL [phone number]to131
(e.g., DEL 08031234567)
How to Prevent Unauthorized Data Sharing on MTN
To protect your MTN data:
- Never share your MTN PIN or phone with others
- Use the MyMTN App to manage sharing securely
- Regularly check your data sharing status with
*131*7*3#
Use the MyMTN App for Easier Control
The MyMTN App allows you to:
- View shared numbers
- Remove or add numbers
- Check data balance
Download MyMTN App on Play Store
Quick Summary
| Action | Code/SMS |
|---|---|
| Check who is sharing your data | Dial *131*7*3# or Text LIST to 131 |
| Remove a number | Dial *131*7*4# or Text DEL [number] to 131 |
It’s important to monitor who has access to your MTN data. With just a few simple steps, you can check, remove, or stop unauthorized users from draining your bundles. Always protect your SIM and account information to stay in control.
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