Search results
Results from the WOW.Com Content Network
To confirm that you own the phone number, you’ll be prompted to enter a 6-digit registration code sent to you via SMS or phone call. Note: You can get a registration code through email if you are re-registering and have previously set up two-step verification with an email address.
Note: WhatsApp usually sends the verification code via SMS or automated voice call from a phone number with the country code for the country you are registering from. Enter the 6-digit code you receive via SMS.
Enter your 6-digit code to complete registration. Note: You'll only be able to receive a code via email for re-registration if you’ve added and verified your email address in your WhatsApp settings, during your initial registration, or during two-step verification setup.
When you answer the call, an automated voice will tell you the 6-digit code. Insert this code to verify WhatsApp. If you have issues registering, try: Making sure you’re using the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your phone. Making sure you meet all of the requirements when you register your phone number.
If someone is trying to take over your account, they need the SMS verification code sent to your phone number to do so. Without this code, any user attempting to verify your number can’t complete the verification process and use your phone number on WhatsApp.
If you received your 6-digit registration code via email when registering your account, you can reset your PIN with an SMS OTP. Open WhatsApp > tap Forgot PIN? > tap Send code . Enter the SMS OTP.
If your phone number is eligible, you can verify it using your old device. WhatsApp will send a push notification to the old device with a 6-digit code you can enter in your new device.
WhatsApp can automatically verify your phone number without an SMS or missed call by working with your phone carrier to validate that your device information matches the phone number that you’re registering.
You can manage two-step verification settings in your WhatsApp account. You have the option to enable or disable this feature or change the PIN. You can also update the email address associated with two-step verification.
You’ll see the two-step verification screen after you successfully register your phone number on WhatsApp. You can learn how to enable two-step verification in this article . Note : The two-step verification PIN is different from the 6-digit registration code you receive via SMS or phone call.