How to Use WhatsApp without a Phone Number?

WhatsApp is an integral part of our life. Checking one’s WhatsApp is the morning routine in everyone’s life. We use it even if we have to share weekend hangout plans with our friends or share an important message related to work, everything is done on WhatsApp only. And to access WhatsApp you need a number that has to be linked to it and verified, a post which you can start using effectively.

Today in this article let’s understand how to use WhatsApp without a phone number.

But the best method to use WhatsApp is by using your phone number but if you insist to use WhatsApp without a mobile number then there we go. Before using this method you should have some activities that have to be completed.

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Initial Steps:

1. First download WhatsApp from the Google Play store and if it’s iPhone then accordingly download and Install it on your mobile.
2. Then check whether WhatsApp is a verified one or not then if you have your number already installed in it remove the number.
3. Try to Uninstall the app and then install it back on the mobile.

Using Landline for WhatsApp

1. The First option is to use your Landline number which you have at your residence or in your office.
2. During this process enter the country code number and then enter the landline number of your preference.
3. As the number you have entered couldn’t get SMS as it’s a landline number next step is you can request a call. Once you receive the call a voice repeats 6 digit verification code. And enter the verification code.
4. After Successfully verifying the app with the given verification code,
5. Thus your WhatsApp is verified and you can start using it without your mobile number.

Now if you don’t have a landline number at your home or office you have another option too where you can use a virtual number too.

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Using Virtual number for WhatsApp

Now let’s see what is the next option where you can use your WhatsApp without your mobile number.

1. You can download a messaging app named “Textnow” as your willing to have a new and different number this app would provide you that number.
2. This app can be downloaded from the Google play store and if you are an iPhone user then from the iTunes app store and even you use it on Windows PC through an android emulator.
3. Once all the proceedings are done and your app is installed then you can get your number in that app itself. And you can also see your mobile number once you click on the top left corner.
4. As you receive your number now you can enter the Country code and the mobile number and as it’s not a verified number you will not get any code.
5. You will receive an automated call from WhatsApp and then open the Textnow app you can see the call coming.
6.  And the automated voice will be repeating the 6 digit verification code. And once entering the code the WhatsApp will be successfully installed on your mobile with a virtual number.

And a virtual number can be used conveniently without any problem and this is the most trusted and used method by many tech geeks.

Other Apps for Virtual Number

So you can also get a virtual number not only from the Textnow app but from other apps like Virtualphone.com, My operator, Globalcall forwarding, Freshcaller. Most of these apps work similarly and once you note down the number and then you can hear verification code through the automated voice.  

Primo App for generating a Virtual Number:

Primo is another option where you can generate a virtual number, let’s see that hack where you can get an optional number for WhatsApp. Primo is a free communication app that can be used. This app not only helps you communicate freely with your friends.

But also gives you a US number that can be used on WhatsApp.

The Process to use Primo App:

1. Download the app from Google play store.
2. Post that you can verify with your real number and please do use the Email ID.
3. You can find an option that asks you to click the number through which you can generate the US mobile number.
4. Later in the stage you can use that number on WhatsApp.
5. And it wouldn’t be able to get the SMS as part of the verification code process.
6. Then by using the “Call me” option you can hear the verification code and verify the app then start using the app without any problem.

Thus you can use these virtual numbers for using WhatsApp when you are reluctant to access your number.

Using WhatsApp without mobile number on PC:

This can be done even on your PC by using Bluestacks the most famous Android Emulator apps.

1. You can Download WhatsApp on PC by using the above-mentioned app.
2. Then you can run the app and complete the verification process.
3. You can use “receivefreesms.com” and select the preferred number.
4. By using the country code and above number verify with an SMS.

And the verification code can be seen on the same website. This method will help you install WhatsApp and then start using it without any disturbance even on your PC.

Hence you can use the above-mentioned hacks both on your mobile and PC without a phone number and use WhatsApp.