How to Use WhatsApp Without Phone Number or SIM

Consider the possibility of being able to use WhatsApp without a phone number or a SIM card. Two tried and tested methods of using this extremely popular messaging system on your Android tablet, iPad, PC, and even on your mobile phone that does not have a SIM card will be covered in this post, so keep reading.

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If you don't have a phone number or SIM card, you can use WhatsApp.

In addition to the methods described above, we have tested two additional methods of using WhatsApp without a phone number or SIM card, and you are welcome to experiment with both of them and choose the method that is most convenient for you.

Before we proceed with either of the two methods, you must first understand the prerequisites for using WhatsApp without a phone number or a SIM card, which are listed below.

If you don't already have WhatsApp installed on your tablet, phone, or computer, do so now.

Read Now: How to Download and Install Whatsapp
If you have already downloaded and installed WhatsApp on your device, check to see if you have yet verified WhatsApp.
If you have already verified WhatsApp, you can remove your current phone number from the app by uninstalling it and reinstalling it again.

(Method #1) Using TextNow to Verify WhatsApp (Using TextNow to Verify WhatsApp

The first method entails downloading a texting application called TextNow to your phone and using it. It is possible to verify your account using this messaging app, which provides you with a unique phone number that you can enter into WhatsApp.

1. Install TextNow on your mobile device.

Download the TextNow app to your device from the Google Play Store, the iTunes App Store, or the Windows Phone Store, depending on your operating system. If you want to use WhatsApp on your computer, you must first open your Android emulator and search for TextNow in it. If you don't have an Android emulator, you can download one here.

2. Launch the TextNow application and jot down your phone number.

Once the TextNow app has been downloaded to your device, launch it and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup process. Once the app is installed, make a note of your phone number.

In the event that TextNow does not display your number or if you forgot to write down your number, you can find out your TextNow number by following the steps outlined in this section.

Android: Once the app has been launched on your Android phone, click on the three-line icon located in the top left corner of your Android device, and your phone number should appear.

If you have an iPhone, iPod, or iPad, you can access this feature by selecting the three-line icon located in the top left corner of the device. When you click on the three-line icon, your phone number should appear on the screen.

After opening the app, navigate to the People tab, where you should be able to find your phone number. Windows Phone:

3. Open WhatsApp and enter your phone number to confirm it.

Open WhatsApp on your phone, tablet, or computer and follow the steps 3.1 to 3.5 in the following section once you have written down your TextNow number.

3.1. Enter your TextNow number into the WhatsApp messaging app.

Once you have agreed to the WhatsApp terms and conditions, you will be prompted to enter your phone number. Choose your country from the drop-down menu when prompted to enter your number. Then type in the TextNow number.

Wait for the SMS Verification to fail before proceeding.

Wait for the SMS verification to fail after 5 minutes. Following a failed SMS verification attempt, you will be prompted to call your phone number. To receive an automated call from WhatsApp, select the Call Me button from the menu bar.

3.3. Obtain your WhatsApp Verification Code

You should be receiving a call from WhatsApp as soon as you launch the TextNow app on your device. When you answer the call, an automated message from WhatsApp will appear, which will repeatedly ask you to enter your verification code. Make a note of the verification number you received.

3.4. Input the Verification Code into WhatsApp.

Now, go to WhatsApp and enter the verification code that you received from the automated call into the application.

3.5. Complete the Setup

Upon entering your verification code, complete the rest of the WhatsApp setup procedure. You have now completed the process of creating a WhatsApp account without providing a phone number.

If this method does not work for you, you can try using another app called textPlus, or you can try the second method listed further down on this page.

The second method is to use an existing landline to verify the WhatsApp account.

Using your existing home phone/landline number to verify WhatsApp will be the second method available to you. You can use WhatsApp without a mobile phone number or SIM card by simply following the steps outlined below.

1. Launch WhatsApp on your smartphone, tablet, or computer. Open the WhatsApp application on your smartphone, tablet, or personal computer.

2. Enter your home phone number (landline or cell phone).

Pick your country and then enter your landline or home phone number when prompted to enter your number.

3. Fail if you do not receive a verification SMS.

After approximately 5 minutes, SMS verification will fail, and you will be presented with the option to Call Me to confirm your identity. To receive a call from WhatsApp to your home phone or landline number, select the Call Me option from the drop-down menu.

4. Enter the Verification Code if you have one.

You will receive an automated call from WhatsApp to your landline number at this point in time. An automated voice will repeat your six-digit verification code several times in rapid succession. Make a note of this verification code and enter it into WhatsApp as soon as possible.

5. Complete the Installation and Configuration Process.

Once you have verified WhatsApp on your device, complete the setup process, and you will be able to start communicating with your friends on WhatsApp without having to use your mobile phone number or SIM card as a communication medium.