Even if your mobile phone does not have a SIM Card, it can be used to send text messages and make voice/video calls using WhatsApp. You can find below different methods to use WhatsApp Without Phone Number or SIM.
Use WhatsApp Without Phone Number or SIM
All that is required to use WhatsApp on a Mobile phone without service or SIM Card is to connect your mobile phone to WiFi Network and complete the following steps.
- Download & Install WhatsApp
- Enter Your Landline or VOIP Phone Number into WhatsApp
- Receive a Six Digit Verification code from WhatsApp
- Enter the verification into WhatsApp
Once your Landline or VOIP Number is verified by WhatsApp, you will be able to use WhatsApp on your Phone, even if it does not have a Phone Number or valid SIM card installed on it.
Method #1. Use Landline Number to Verify WhatsApp
If you have a Home Phone or Landline Phone number, it can be used to verify your WhatsApp Account, instead of using your main mobile phone number.
1. Download WhatsApp from Google Play Store (Android Phone) or from the App Store (on iPhone).
2. Once the App is downloaded, open WhatsApp and agree to terms of use by tapping on Agree & Continue.
3. On the next screen, select your Country, enter Home Phone/Landline Number and tap on Done.
4. Once you tap on Done, WhatsApp will try to send a six-digit verification code to your phone number by SMS Message.
5. Wait for SMS verification to fail, after which you will see “Call Me” option. Tap on Call Me to receive an automated call from WhatsApp on your Home Phone or Landline Number.
6. The automated voice will repeat your 6-digit verification code multiple times. Note down the verification code and enter verification code into WhatsApp.
7. Follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Once the setup process is completed, you will be able to use WhatsApp on your mobile phone, even if it does not have its own Phone Number or a Valid SIM Card installed on it.
Method #2. Use TextNow to Verify WhatsApp
TextNow is a popular messaging App that provides a free and unique phone number that can be used to verify WhatsApp Account.
1. Download TextNow App on your Phone (from Apps Store or Google Play Store).
2. Open TextNow App and follow the instructions to complete the setup process and note down your TextNow Phone Number.
3. Download WhatsApp on your Phone from Google Play Store (Android Phone) or App Store (on iPhone).
4. Once the App is downloaded, open WhatsApp and agree to terms of use by tapping on Agree & Continue.
5. On the next screen, select your Country, enter TextNow Number and tap on Done.
Once you tap on Done, WhatsApp will try to send a six-digit verification code to your phone number by SMS Message.
6. Wait for SMS verification to fail, after which you will see the “Call Me” option. Tap on Call Me option to receive an automated call from WhatsApp on your TextNow Number.
7. Open TextNow App > receive the automated call from WhatsApp and note down the Verification code.
8. Enter the Verification code into WhatsApp and follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Once the setup process is completed, you will be able use WhatsApp on your mobile device.
Method #3. Use Google Voice to Verify WhatsApp
If you are living within United States, you can get your Free Google Voice Phone Number by signing up for Google Voice and use free Google Voice Number to verify WhatsApp.
1. Download Google Voice App on your Phone from Google Play Store or App Store.
2. Open Google Voice > enter your actual phone number to verify your Google Voice Account.
3. Download WhatsApp on your Phone from Google Play Store or App Store.
4. Once the App is downloaded, open WhatsApp and agree to terms of use by tapping on Agree & Continue.
5. On the next screen, select your Country, enter Google Voice Number and tap on Done.
Once you tap on Done, WhatsApp will try to send a six-digit verification code to your phone number by SMS Message.
6. Wait for SMS verification to fail, after which you will see the “Call Me” option. Tap on Call Me option to receive an automated call from WhatsApp on your TextNow Number.
7. Open Google Voice > receive the automated call from WhatsApp and note down the Verification code.
8. Enter the Verification code into WhatsApp and follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Once the setup process is completed, you wil be able use WhatsApp on your mobile phone.
Method #4. Use WhatsApp on PC Without Phone Number
The web version of WhatsApp (WhatsApp Web) allows you to use WhatsApp on a MacBook or Windows PC, that usually do not have a Phone Number or SIM Card associated with them.
However, WhatsApp Web still requires you to have a valid WhatsApp account on a mobile device, in order to use WhatsApp on a Laptop or Desktop computer.
Luckily, it is also possible to use WhatsApp on computer without having a WhatsApp account on a mobile device by using an Android Emulator like BlueStacks that allows you to run mobile apps on any computer.
For more information, you can refer to this guide: How to Use WhatsApp On PC Without Mobile Phone.
Reasons for Using WhatsApp Without Phone Number?
In general, people are looking for a way to use WhatsApp without phone number for the following reasons.
- Create an additional WhatsApp account, when the main phone number is already linked to WhatsApp.
- Bring an old or additional phone into use by installing WhatsApp on it.
- Use WhatsApp, without linking your personal phone number with WhatsApp.
- Use WhatsApp on a company phone, without linking the workplace phone number with WhatsApp.
- Use Mobile Phone without signing up for an expensive Phone Plan.
