Looking to find out who’s sharing your data with you on Glo? If your Glo data is running out quickly, it might be that another Glo number is browsing from your data balance without your consent. Glo, a well-known telecom network in Nigeria, provides a feature for customers to share their data balance with friends and family. Sometimes, people take advantage of the feature with the owner of the phone knowing it. It’s important to make sure only approved numbers are using your data package. This guide will show you how to check if someone is sharing your data on Glo.
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Why Keep an Eye on Your Data Sharing List on Glo?
When you share your data balance with friends and family, it’s crucial to monitor the numbers using it. This ensures you stay in control of your data usage and prevents any unauthorized users on your data sharing list.
Understanding Glo’s Data Sharing Service
Glo provides a user-friendly data sharing service that lets you include particular numbers on your sharing list. This feature simply works by adding the Glo number that you wish to be sharing your data balance with. Once the Glo number is successfully added, the phone line can now browse from your data balance with an internet enabled device. This service was created to make data usage easy among close contacts, while ensuring transparency and control.
How to Check if Someone is Sharing Your Data on Glo
There are two main ways to find out if someone is sharing your data on Glo:
Method #1: Using USSD Code
- Dial *321*00#, and the numbers sharing your data with you will appear.
- Alternatively, dial *777#, press 1 for “Data.”
- Enter 8 for “Manage Data Plan.”
- Then, enter 5 to check data sharing members, and the numbers sharing your data will be shown.
Please note that the USSD method may not always display the numbers sharing your data if you don’t have a regular data subscription or only have a night subscription. In simpler terms, checking who is sharing your data on Glo with USSD works best when you have an active subscription on your Glo line (excluding night subscription).
Found any number and want to remove it? Here is how to remove numbers sharing your data bundle on Glo
If you don’t currently have an active data subscription on your line but still want to check who is on your data sharing list, follow the method below.
Method #2: Using Glo Café App
To check who is sharing your data using Glo café app:
- Open and log in to Glo café app
- Click “Share/Gift”
- Click on the “Data” tab. You will see the list of numbers sharing your data under “Shared Data”.
The second method above works well, even if you don’t have data currently or are on a night subscription.
If your Glo data is depleting rapidly, there’s a possibility that you added someone to your data sharing list and forgot about it, or someone added their line to your sharing list without your knowledge.
Regardless of the situation, you can always use the methods discussed above to check who is sharing your data with you.
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Conclusion
Monitoring the numbers sharing your data balance on the Glo network is a proactive approach to maintaining control over your data usage. By following the steps detailed in this article, you can efficiently manage your shared data and avoid any unauthorized usage. No emphasis is needed on how valuable data subscription is, so ensure it’s used only by those you want.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How many numbers can I add on Glo data share?
You can add up to 5 contacts of your family and friends to Glo data sharing list.
Can shared data be used for all types of data services?
Yes, shared data can be used for browsing, streaming, and other data-dependent activities.
