Glo EasyShare Default PIN and How to Change It
You try to send airtime to a friend on Glo, type the code, and the reply says the PIN is wrong. You have never set a PIN. Where did it come from? That is the default PIN that comes with EasyShare, the Glo airtime transfer service.
This guide tells you what the default PIN is, why you should change it, how to change it with the right code, and what to do if the change fails or you forget your new PIN. Follow the message on your own line where it differs from what is written here, because Glo can update its services.
The default PIN for Glo EasyShare is commonly given as 00000, which is five zeros. It is the starting password on a line that has not set its own. Because it is public knowledge, it protects nothing, so the first job is to replace it.
Why you must change it
- Anyone who knows the default can send your airtime away.
- A phone left unlocked for a minute could cost you your balance.
- Some lines will not transfer at all until a personal PIN is set.
| 1 | Pick a PIN you will remember. Many users choose five digits to match the default. |
| 2 | Dial *132*00000*New PIN*New PIN# and replace New PIN with your number, typed twice. |
| 3 | Press call. |
| 4 | Wait for the confirmation message. |
| 5 | Write the PIN down somewhere safe, away from your phone. |
Example format: if you choose 12345, you would type the code with 12345 in both places. Do not use that PIN, because it is the first one anyone would guess.
How to change it again later
If you already have your own PIN and want a new one, use the same code but put your current PIN where the default appears: *132*Old PIN*New PIN*New PIN#. Always type the new PIN twice.
Choosing a strong PIN
| Avoid | Better |
|---|---|
| 12345 or 00000 | A number with no pattern |
| Your birth year | Digits that mean something only to you |
| The last digits of your phone number | Digits not linked to any visible detail |
| Your bank card PIN | A separate PIN used only for EasyShare |
What to do if the change fails
You may already have a custom PIN. Try the change code with your old PIN instead of the default.
Check your signal and the code. A missing star or hash sign stops the request.
Type the new PIN identically in both places.
What if you forget your PIN?
You cannot recover it from the phone. Contact Glo customer care and ask for a reset. They may ask you to confirm details about the line, so have your SIM information ready. After the reset, set a new PIN straight away.
Using the PIN to send airtime
Once your PIN is set, send airtime with *131*Recipient Number*Amount*PIN#. The recipient must be on Glo.
Protecting your PIN
- Never read it out on a phone call.
- Ignore messages that ask you to confirm it.
- Lock your phone with a screen lock.
- Change it if you lose the phone.
A short example
Segun gets a new Glo SIM and wants to send airtime to his mother the same day. He dials the transfer code with the default PIN and the screen says it is wrong. He realises the line needs a personal PIN first. He dials the change code with the default and his new PIN twice, reads the confirmation, and sends the airtime a minute later without trouble.
Setting up PINs for family lines
If you manage a few Glo lines for relatives, set a different PIN on each. Write the PINs in a safe place and do not use the same one everywhere. If one line is lost or its PIN becomes known, the others stay protected.
Common PIN mistakes
- Typing the new PIN differently in the two places.
- Forgetting the new PIN a day later because it was never written down.
- Using the default PIN after changing it.
- Sharing the PIN with a friend who then keeps using it.
Questions people ask
It is commonly the same, which is why you should change it.
No. The PIN is numeric.
Not required, but change it if you think it is known to someone else.
Quick recap
Default PIN is commonly 00000. Change it with the PIN change code, type the new one twice, keep it private, and ask customer care if you forget it.
