Virtual Numbers for WhatsApp Verification: What to Know

WhatsApp ties your account directly to your phone number. That makes choosing the right number more important here than with most other apps.

How does it work?

1. On the Get SMS screen, select the WhatsApp service.
2. Buy a number from a country that has numbers in stock.
3. Enter the number in WhatsApp and choose to verify by SMS.
4. Type in the code that appears in your panel.

If the code doesn't arrive

WhatsApp may reject certain number ranges or simply not send a code to them. If that happens, cancel the number and the fee goes back to your balance. Trying a different country usually gives better results.

Things to keep in mind

• The number is single-use. If you move WhatsApp to another phone, you may need a new code, and the same number may no longer be available by then.
• Turn on two-step verification under Settings → Account and add an email address.
• Back up your chats regularly.

For a main account you plan to use long-term, a permanent number is the better choice. You can check prices on the WhatsApp page.