How to Verify a Phone Number on WhatsApp

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Last Updated: March 7, 2020 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to verify your phone number so you can use it with the WhatsApp Messenger app on iPhone, iPad, or your Android device.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

iPhone or iPad

1
Open the WhatsApp app. It's a green app with a white phone icon inside a white chat bubble.
- You can download WhatsApp from the Apple App Store.
2
Tap Agree & Continue. It's at the bottom of the screen.
- If it's the first time using WhatsApp on your device, you will be prompted to grant WhatsApp access to your device's camera, microphone, contacts, etc. Tap Allow.
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3
Verify your country. The country in which your phone number was issued should appear just above the phone number field.
- If the listed country is incorrect, tap the country name that appears, then tap the correct country in the list.
4
Enter your phone number.
- Do not enter any zeroes before your number.
5
Tap Done. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
6
Tap Yes. Doing so confirms your number and sends an SMS message with an activation code to your phone number.
- To receive an automated phone call from WhatsApp with the activation code, do nothing when this dialog box appears.
7
Check your text messages. Look for the one containing a six-digit activation code.
8
Enter the activation code. This verifies your phone number and activates your phone on WhatsApp.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Android

1
Open WhatsApp. It's a green app with a white phone icon inside a white chat bubble.
- You can download WhatsApp from the Google Play Store.
2
Tap AGREE AND CONTINUE. It's at the bottom of the screen.
- If it's the first time using WhatsApp on your device, you will be prompted to grant WhatsApp access to your device's camera, microphone, contacts, etc. Tap Allow.
3
Verify your country. The country in which your phone number was issued should appear just above the phone number field.
- If the listed country is incorrect, tap the country name that appears, then tap the correct country in the list.
4
Enter your phone number.
- Do not enter any zeroes before your number.
5
Tap NEXT. It's just below the phone number field.
6
Tap OK. Doing so confirms your number and sends an SMS message with an activation code to your phone number.
- If prompted, and you'd like WhatsApp to automatically detect your confirmation code and enter it for you, tap CONTINUE. Otherwise, tap NOT NOW.
7
Check your text messages. Look for the one containing a six-digit activation code.
8
Enter the activation code. This verifies your phone number and activates your phone on WhatsApp.
- If you can't receive text messages, tap Call me to receive an automated phone call from WhatsApp with your 6-digit code.

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Warnings

Do not try to guess the verification code. Doing so will lock you out of the verification process for a lengthy period of time.

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Updated: March 7, 2020

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