How to verify WhatsApp Phone Number

Here is how to verify WhatsApp Phone Number;

1. Enter your phone number:
   • Choose your country from the drop down list. This will automatically fill your country code on the left.
   • Enter your phone number in the box on the right. Don’t put any 0 before your phone number.
2. Tap Next to request a code.
3. Enter the 6-digit code you receive via SMS.

If you didn’t receive the 6-digit code by SMS

• Wait for the progress bar to finish and retry. The wait may take up to 10 minutes.
• Don’t guess the code, or you will be locked out for a period of time.
• If the timer runs out before you receive the code, an option will appear to request a phone call. Choose the Call me option to request the call. When you answer the call, an automated voice should tell you the 6-digit code. Insert that to verify WhatsApp.

Note: Depending on your carrier, you might receive charges for SMS and phone calls.

Troubleshooting steps

If you are having issues verifying, please try the following:

1. Reboot your phone (To reboot your phone, turn it off, wait for 30 seconds, and turn it back on).
2. Delete and reinstall the latest version of WhatsApp.
3. Send a test SMS message from any phone to your own phone number exactly as you entered it in WhatsApp, including the country code, to check your reception.