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How to register WhatsApp without a mobile number (small plane)

Imagine using WhatsApp without a phone number or SIM card. In this article, you'll learn two tried-and-true ways to use this very popular messaging system on your Android tablet, iPad, PC, or even a SIM-less phone.

Imagine using WhatsApp without a phone number or SIM card. In this article, you'll learn two tried-and-true ways to use this very popular messaging system on your Android tablet, iPad, PC, or even a SIM-less phone.


Use WhatsApp without a phone number or SIM card

As mentioned above, we have tested two different ways to use WhatsApp without a phone number or SIM card, you can try both and use the one that is most convenient for you.

Before we turn to either of these two methods, you need to complete the following prerequisites to use WhatsApp without a phone number and SIM card.


  • If you haven't already, download WhatsApp to your tablet, phone or PC.
  • If you already have WhatsApp installed on your device, please check if you have verified WhatsApp.
  • If you have already verified WhatsApp, please remove your current number from WhatsApp by uninstalling the app and reinstalling it.

Verify WhatsApp with TextNow (Method 1)

The first method is to download a messaging app called TextNow to your phone. This messaging app gives you a unique phone number that you can enter into WhatsApp and use to verify your account.

1. Download TextNow to your device

Download the TextNow app to your device from the Google Play Store, iTunes App Store or Windows Phone Store.

2. Open the TextNow app and write down your number

After downloading the TextNow app to your device, open it and complete the setup process. After setting up the app, write down your number.

If TextNow doesn't show your number or you forgot to write it down, you can find your TextNow number by following the steps below.

  • Android: After opening the app on your Android phone, click the 3-line icon located in the upper left corner of your Android device and you should see your phone number.
  • iPhone: Tap the 3-line icon located in the upper left corner of your iPhone, iPod or iPad. After clicking the 3-line icon, you should see your phone number.
  • Windows Phone: After opening the app, navigate to the People tab and you should see your phone number.

3. Open WhatsApp and verify the number

After writing down your TextNow number, open WhatsApp on your phone, tablet or PC and follow steps 3.1 to 3.5 below.

3.1. Enter your TextNow number in WhatsApp

Once you agree to the WhatsApp terms and conditions, you will be prompted to enter your number. When prompted for your number, select your country and enter your TextNow number.

3.2. Waiting for SMS verification failure

Wait 5 minutes SMS verification failed. After SMS verification fails, you will be prompted to dial your number. Click the "Call Me" button to receive automated calls from WhatsApp.


3.3. Get your WhatsApp verification code

Open the TextNow app on your device and you should receive a call from WhatsApp. Answer the call and an automated message from WhatsApp will repeat your verification code multiple times. Write down your verification number.

3.4. Enter verification code in WhatsApp

Now, enter the verification code you received from the automated call into WhatsApp.

3.5. Complete the setup

After entering the verification code, complete the setup process in WhatsApp. You have now successfully created a WhatsApp account without a phone number.

If this method doesn't work for you, you can try another app called textPlus, or you can use the second method below.

Verify WhatsApp with Existing Landline (Method 2)

The second method will use your existing home/landline number to verify WhatsApp. Just follow the steps below to use WhatsApp without a mobile number or SIM card.

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone, tablet or PC

Open the WhatsApp app on your phone, tablet or PC.

2. Enter your home/landline number

When prompted for your number, select your country and enter your home/landline number.

3. Wait for SMS verification failure

After about 5 minutes, SMS verification will fail and you will see the option to call me. Click on the "Call Me" option to make a call to your home/landline number from WhatsApp.

4. Enter the verification code

You will now receive an automatic call to your landline number from WhatsApp. The automated voice will repeat your 6-digit verification code multiple times. Write down this verification code and enter this verification code into WhatsApp.

5. Complete the setup process

After verifying WhatsApp on your device, complete the setup process, and you can start chatting with your friends on WhatsApp without using your mobile number or SIM card.

So far, you have mastered the method of registering WhatsApp without a mobile phone number.

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