If you have a new mobile phone number in Qatar, it is worth checking whether your Ministry of Interior (MOI) Metrash subscription needs updating. A current registered number helps you receive relevant notifications and complete account verification.
Where to manage your Metrash number
The MOI provides Metrash subscription services on its official website. The available options include managing individual subscriptions and registering an additional number for SMS notifications. Replacing your main number and adding an additional notification number are not necessarily the same transaction.
How to access the official service
- Visit the Qatar Ministry of Interior website.
- Go to the inquiries or Metrash services section.
- Choose the service for individuals, if managing a personal subscription.
- Select the applicable subscription-change or additional-number option.
- Provide the requested QID and mobile details.
- Complete the verification and confirmation steps shown by the official portal.
Menu labels can change. If a service is not available online for your circumstances, contact the MOI for the appropriate process rather than using an unofficial link.
What if you have lost your old SIM?
If the old number is no longer accessible, verification may be more difficult. Check the official subscription-management process and contact the MOI if you cannot complete it. Keep your QID and account information secure.
Is this the same as updating your QID contact details?
Not necessarily. A number registered for Metrash notifications may be handled separately from numbers used by other public and private services. Read our broader guide to updating a mobile number linked to your Qatar ID, and see how to activate the current Metrash app.
Official reference
Check the MOI Metrash services page for current options and guidance.