How do I get to my texts?

[Android Central Question]

I am a brand new user to the smart phone world. I have a G3 flip phone, but just purchased a Samsung 9Plus and am on Verizon.

I have to have a 6 digit number that Verizon says they texted to me, to set up an account. I don't even know how to get to texts, or where to find them.

Can someone please help me? Please remember, I know NOTHING about smart phones. Apparently flip phones are not smart phones, or so I was told by my BFF.

Thank you,
Brenda

 

[Ry]

Open your messaging app, likely Samsung Messages or Android Messages.