Can I Use WhatsApp without a Phone Number?

If you have been using WhatsApp for a while, then you may already know that you need to have a working phone number to register for a WhatsApp account or even use WhatsApp. But does that mean that you will not be able to use WhatsApp if you don’t have a phone number?

While it is so much easier to verify your WhatsApp account or even register for one with a working phone number, there are some loopholes that you can exploit to use WhatsApp without a phone number. In this article, we seek to answer all questions you may have on this topic. We will also share with you some of the ways you can effectively use WhatsApp without a phone number.

Question 1: Use WhatsApp without a Phone?

The first time you use WhatsApp, you be prompted to enter a phone number that you can use to verify the account. WhatsApp will then generate a unique verification code that will be sent to this number and you can then use the code to verify your account.

If you wish to use WhatsApp without a phone number, do not enter your phone number when you see the prompt. Instead, consider entering a different number or even use a virtual number. Doing this will allow you to access and use WhatsApp without providing a phone number.

Answer: Using a Temporary or Virtual Number

This would be a good solution to use if you don’t have a landline number and you don’t want to use your personal mobile number to verify WhatsApp. Of the many services that you can use to verify WhatsApp is TextNow. Here’s how you can use TextNow to verify WhatsApp;

Step 1: Install the TextNow app on your iOS or Android device. Run it and then enter your area code when prompted and TextNow will provide you with 5 different options to choose from. Just choose one of the numbers.

Step 2: Now install WhatsApp on your device and go through the setup process. When prompted to enter a phone number, use the temporary number that TextNow generated.

Step 3: The SMS verification process fails, choose the “Call Me” option instead. Keep the TextNow app running in the background and you should receive the call with the verification code. Enter the code and complete the setup to begin using WhatsApp.

Question 2: How to Use WhatsApp without a Phone Number

There are two ways that you can use WhatsApp without a phone number. Let us look at each one in much more detail;

Answer 2: Link WhatsApp with a Landline Number

This is an easy solution since you will be linking WhatsApp to a working number, it just won’t be a personal mobile number. Follow these simple steps to do it;

Step 1: Install WhatsApp on your device and then go through the initial setup process. If you had already set up WhatsApp, you should delete it and reinstall it.

Step 2: Rather than use your personal mobile number, when WhatsApp asks for a phone number, just enter the landline number along with the country and state code and tap “Continue.”

Step 3: Since WhatsApp cannot send an SMS to a landline number, the SMS verification process will fail. When this happens, tap “Call Me” to have WhatsApp call you and then enter the verification code you hear in the space provided.

Question 3: How to Change WhatsApp Number of Verification

You can change the phone number associated with your WhatsApp account. You will also need to verify the new phone number to use it with your WhatsApp account. If you would like to switch numbers without having to use your personal number, follow these simple steps;

Step 1: Install the TextNow app on your device and then get a virtual number from the list that the app provides.

Step 2: Now, open WhatsApp and then go to Settings > Accounts > Change Number

Step 3: Agree to the terms and conditions as you would ordinarily do as the new phone number.

Step 4: Choose the “Call Me” option when the SMS verification and choose to get a call instead. Open the TextNow app and then accept the call and use the verification code that they give you.

How to Get a Free Virtual Number to use it on WhatsApp

Using a virtual number is one of the ways that you can verify WhatsApp without using your own personal number. TextNow is just one of the ways to get this virtual number.

You can also use Google Voice to get a free virtual number. But this method will only work if you already have an active US number.

All of them work in much the same way; just enter the country code to get a variety of virtual phone numbers to choose from, then use one of the phone numbers to verify WhatsApp.

There you go, that is everything you need to know about how you can use WhatsApp without a phone number. When you use a virtual number rather than your own personal number, you can protect your privacy. Choose any one of the solutions outlined above and then follow the instructions on this guide to verify your WhatsApp account without a phone number.