How to Get a Fake Number for WhatsApp

Written by Mobile Kangaroo | Edited by Cory Stillman

Last Updated: December 17, 2022

Do you need a way to sign up for WhatsApp without using your real phone number? If you want an extra layer of security when using WhatsApp, you may want to use a fake number as opposed to your actual mobile number. Fortunately, getting a fake number for WhatsApp is easy thanks to a free app for your Android or iPhone. This wikiHow will teach you how to acquire a fake number for use on WhatsApp.

Steps

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Download 2ndLine from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store. We begin by searching for and downloading the app 2ndLine from our phone's app store. This app allows users to generate a second "burner" phone number.
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Open the 2ndLine app and sign up. You will need to create a username and password to use the 2ndLine app. Sign up to continue, clicking Create Account to complete the process.
- Also be sure to grant the app any permissions it may request.
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Generate a phone number. You have a couple different options for generating your fake number. You may either Use my location to create a fake number based on where you currently are, or manually type in an area code of your choosing.
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Select your fake number. 2ndLine will provide you with 5 fake numbers to choose from. Select one to continue.
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Copy your new phone number. Now that this number is allocated to you, you need to copy it so we can later paste it into WhatsApp. ^{[2]
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Download and open WhatsApp. If you haven't already, download the WhatsApp app from your phone's app store. Open the app to create an account with your new phone number.
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Paste your new number into WhatsApp when prompted. WhatsApp will ask you for your phone number during the account setup process. Be sure to choose the appropriate country for your number, and paste the number into the field.
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Wait for your verification code. WhatsApp will send a 6-digit code to your new number to verify it. You will receive the text via the 2ndLine app. If you do not receive the code for any reason, ask WhatsApp to Call Me to receive the number via a call. Enter the code into WhatsApp. You now have a WhatsApp attached to a fake number!