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
We have tested different methods to use WhatsApp without phone number or SIM card, so that you too can try and use any method that is currently working and suits your requirements.
Before moving to the actual steps to verify WhatsApp without phone number and SIM card, make sure that you meet the following requirements.
- If you have already downloaded and installed WhatsApp, check whether or not you have verified WhatsApp.
- If you have already verified WhatsApp, you can remove your Phone Number from WhatsApp by Uninstalling WhatsApp and Reinstalling it back.
After this, you should be able to use WhatsApp on your mobile device, even if it does not have a Phone Number or a SIM card installed on it.
Method #1. Use Home Phone or 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 & Install WhatsApp on Your Phone
Download WhatsApp from Google Play Store (Android Phone) or from App Store (on iPhone). Once the App is downloaded, open WhatsApp and agree to terms of use by tapping on Agree & Continue.
2. Enter Your Home Phone/Landline Number
On the next screen, select your Country, enter Home Phone/Landline 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.
3. Wait for Verification by SMS to Fail
Wait for SMS verification to fail, after which you will see the “Call Me” option. Tap on Call Me to receive an automated call from WhatsApp on your Home Phone or Landline Number.
4. Enter Verification Code
The automated voice will repeat your 6-digit verification code numerous times. Note down the verification code and enter this verification code into WhatsApp.
5. Complete the Setup Process
Follow the instructions to complete the setup process, after which you will be able to send text messages and make WhatsApp Voice and Video Calls, without using your mobile phone number or SIM card.
Method #2. Use TextNow to Verify WhatsApp
This method involves downloading a messaging app known as “TextNow” on your mobile device. This messaging app provides you with a free and unique phone number that can be used to verify WhatsApp Account.
1. Download & Install TextNow App
Download TextNow App on your Android Phone from Google Play Store. If you are using an iPhone, you can download the app from App Store.
2. Open TextNow App & Note Down Your Number
Once TextNow is downloaded, open TextNow App and follow the instructions to complete the setup process. Once the app is setup note down your TextNow Phone Number.
If TextNow does not show the phone number or you forget to note down the number, tap on 3-line icon located at top-left corner.
On the next screen, you will be able see your TextNow Number.
3. Download & Install WhatsApp
Download WhatsApp from Google Play Store (Android Phone) or from App Store (on iPhone). Once the App is downloaded, open WhatsApp and agree to terms of use by tapping on Agree & Continue.
4. Enter TextNow Number
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.
5. Wait for SMS Verification to Fail
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.
6. Get WhatsApp Verification Code
Open TextNow App and it should be ready with a Call from WhatsApp. When you answer the call, you will find an automated message from WhatsApp repeating your verification code multiple times.
Listen to the Message and Note down the Verification code.
7. Enter Verification Code in WhatsApp
On WhatsApp verification screen, enter the verification code that you received via the automated call and tap on Next. Once
8. Complete the Setup Process
Follow the instructions to complete the setup process, after which you will be able to send text messages and make WhatsApp Voice and Video Calls, without using your mobile phone number or SIM card.
If this method did not work, you can try using another app called TextPlus or use other methods as provided below in this guide.
Method #3. Use Google Voice Number 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.
All that is required to Sign up for Google Voice is your Gmail Account and it provides you with a Phone Number that can be used to verify WhatsApp.
1. Download & Install Google Voice
You can download the Google Voice app from Google Play Store (Android Phone) or from the App Store (if you are using iPhone)
2. Verify Google Voice Number
Once Google Voice is downloaded on your mobile device, open Google Voice and when prompted, enter your actual phone number to verify your Google Voice Account.
3. Download & Install WhatsApp
Download WhatsApp from Google Play Store (Android Phone) or from App Store (on iPhone). Once the App is downloaded, open WhatsApp and agree to terms of use by tapping on Agree & Continue.
4. Enter Google Voice Number
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 Google Voice phone number by SMS Message.
5. Wait for SMS Verification to Fail
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 Google Voice Number.
6. Get WhatsApp Verification Code
Open Google Voice and it should be ready with a Call from WhatsApp. When you answer the call, you will find an automated message from WhatsApp repeating your verification code multiple times.
Listen to the Message and Note down the Verification code.
7. Enter Verification Code in WhatsApp
On WhatsApp verification screen, enter the verification code that you received via the automated call and tap on Next.
8. Complete the Setup Process
Follow the instructions to complete the setup process, after which you will be able to send text messages and make WhatsApp Voice and Video Calls, without using your mobile phone number or SIM card.
Method #4. Use WhatsApp on PC Without Phone Number
The web version of WhatsApp (WhatsApp Web) allows you to use WhatsApp on your 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 still 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.
- Use WhatsApp on a company phone, without using the actual workplace phone number.
- Switch to a new phone, while still making good use of the old phone by installing WhatsApp on it.
- Use social media, without sharing your personal phone number.
- Create an additional WhatsApp account, when the main phone number is already being used on WhatsApp.
- Avoid expensive mobile data plans, while still being connected with others via WhatsApp.
