Being the most popular instant messaging platform in the world, WhatsApp goes out of its way to give its users the most secure texting experience available anywhere. Features like end-to-end encryption and disappearing messages are the reason why a lot of people prefer WhatsApp over its competitors. While these features are pretty neat, you still need to share your phone number with someone to begin chatting with them on WhatsApp. This may be a dealbreaker for some as they may not be comfortable with sharing their number with everyone. Luckily, there is a way around that. While you need to register a number to sign up for WhatsApp, it doesn’t have to be your number. In this article, we bring you the top 2 ways to use WhatsApp without a phone number.
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Use a landline
If you still own a landline phone, you can use it to sign up on WhatsApp. This is a great way to avoid using your personal number while still maintaining ownership of the account. Follow these steps to create a WhatsApp account using your landline phone number.
Step 1: Download and install WhatsApp on your smartphone.
Step 2: Launch WhatsApp and tap on ‘Agree and Continue’.
Step 3: Select your country and enter your landline number. Tap on ‘Next’.
Step 4: Confirm that your number is correct and hit ‘OK’.
Step 5: WhatsApp will send you a verification code as a text to finish the registration process. Since your landline cannot receive text messages, choose the ‘Call me’ option instead. You may have to wait for a few seconds before you are allowed to choose this option.
Step 6: Answer your landline when it rings and enter the code on WhatsApp.
Once you have entered the code, your landline number will be registered on WhatsApp. You can proceed to set up your account and start using WhatsApp.
Use a virtual number
If you don’t own a fixed line (landline) phone, you can still create a WhatsApp account without using your number. There are several online services that allow you to use a virtual number without needing to buy a physical SIM card. One of the leading virtual phone number apps in India is ‘Doosra’. You will need to subscribe to a monthly plan to start using the virtual number issued to you by Doosra. You can use this number to make calls, send texts, and even register to WhatsApp. Once you get a virtual number, you can follow the steps mentioned above to create a WhatsApp account. Instead of a landline number, simply enter your virtual number. Click on this link to begin using Doosra. For other ‘virtual number’ services, read this article.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I use a fake number on WhatsApp?
To use a fake number on WhatsApp, you need to subscribe to a ‘virtual number’ service like Doosra, Google Voice, Dingtone, or Line2. Once you’re issued a virtual number simply register it on WhatsApp to create an account.
How can I open WhatsApp without OTP?
You will need to provide a verification code to WhatsApp in order to start using it. However, you can choose to receive the verification code through a phone call instead of a text message. This helps when you are using a landline number to sign up for WhatsApp.
Can I use 2 WhatsApp accounts on one phone?
Yes, you can use 2 WhatsApp accounts on one phone. You can do this by enabling ‘Dual Messenger’ from Settings or installing WhatsApp Business and using the second number to create a Business account. Read more about it here.
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Conclusion
This is how you can use WhatsApp without a phone number. If you are looking for an instant messenger that does not require a phone number to create an account, you have a lot of options. Apps like Discord, Snapchat, Google Chat, and Kik perfectly fit the bill. Here is our list of the top 10 messenger apps that work without a phone number.
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