In case you are wondering, it is possible to use WhatsApp Without Phone Number and this can be achieved by verifying your WhatsApp Account using alternative methods.
Once the verification process is completed, you will be able to use WhatsApp on your mobile device, even if it does not have a valid phone number or SIM card installed on it.
If you find this interesting, you can find below four different methods to verify and use WhatsApp without providing your main phone number.
How to Verify WhatsApp Without Phone Number?
During the account creation process, WhatsApp requires users to provide a valid phone number that can receive Text Messages and Calls.
Since, you do not have a phone number or do not want to provide once, you can use your Landline Number or make use of Virtual phone numbers as provided by TextNow and other VOIP providers.
Once the verification process is completed, a phone number is no longer required, as long you are using WhatsApp on the same device.
Method 1. Verify WhatsApp Using Landline Number
In this method, we will be using a Landline number to verify WhatsApp Account, instead of using your mobile 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 Country, enter your 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.
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 Landline Number.
The automated voice will repeat your 6-digit verification code multiple times. Note down the verification code and enter verification code into WhatsApp.
5. Follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Once the setup process is completed, you can start using WhatsApp on your mobile phone, even if it does not have its own Phone Number or SIM Card installed on it.
Method 2. Verify WhatsApp Using TextNow Number
TextNow is a popular messaging App that provides a free and unique phone number to its users and this can be used to verify WhatsApp Account.
1. Download WhatsApp from Google Play Store (Android Phone) or from the App Store (on iPhone).
2. Once the App is downloaded, open TextNow App and follow the instructions to complete the setup process and note down your free TextNow Phone Number.
3. The Next step is to download WhatsApp on your phone from Google Play Store (Android) 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.
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. Open TextNow App > receive the automated call from WhatsApp and note down the Verification code.
7. 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. Verify WhatsApp Using Google Voice Number
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.
Note: An actual phone number is required to get Google Voice Number.
1. Download Google Voice App on your phone from Google Play Store. If you are using an iPhone, you need to download Google Voice from the App store.
2. Open Google Voice > enter your actual phone number to verify your Google Voice Account.
3. Next, download WhatsApp on your phone from Google Play Store (Android) or from the App Store (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 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.
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. Open Google Voice > receive the automated call from WhatsApp and note down the Verification code.
7. Enter the Verification code into WhatsApp and follow the instructions to complete the setup process.
Once the setup process is completed, you are all setup and ready to use this hugely popular messaging app on your mobile phone.
Method 4. Use WhatsApp on Computer
The web version of WhatsApp (WhatsApp Web) allows you to use the App on Windows PC or Mac, that usually do not have a phone number or SIM Card associated with them.
However, this method still requires you to have a valid WhatsApp account on a mobile device, in order to use the App on a Laptop or Desktop computer.
Hence, the only way to use WhatsApp on computer without the need to have a WhatsApp account on a mobile device is by using an Android Emulator like BlueStacks that allows you to run mobile apps on a 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 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 the main or personal mobile phone number.
- Use WhatsApp on a company phone, without linking the workplace phone number.
- Use Mobile Phone without signing up for an expensive Phone Plan.