Buy a Virtual Number for WhatsApp Verification
Get a temporary phone number to verify your WhatsApp account without using your personal SIM card.
You need a second WhatsApp for client work. Or you're testing a bot. Or you just don't want your personal number tied to a group chat with 200 strangers. WhatsApp won't let you register without a phone number — and Meta's gotten picky about which numbers they'll accept.
Why free VoIP numbers fail here
Google Voice, TextNow, Skype — WhatsApp blocks most of them. Meta runs carrier lookups (HLR checks) and maintains blocklists of known VoIP ranges. A "free" number that fails verification isn't free; it's a waste ofthe order window shown in the panel.
You need a available number route. That's what SmsBuyz sells — one-time activations from available number route, not internet phone apps.
The actual process (takes the order window shown in the panel)
Create a SmsBuyz account, deposit funds (first top-up gets Route-dependent as of Current availability). Search WhatsApp in the service list. Pick a country — match your target audience if you care about local presence. Buy the number (~See live panel for standard routes; US/Germany/Italy cost more).
Open WhatsApp, enter the virtual number, wait for SMS. The code shows up in your SmsBuyz dashboard — the order window shown in the panel, sometimes a few minutes. Paste it. Done.
One gotcha: WhatsApp sometimes tries a voice call instead of SMS. Tap "Didn't receive code?" and force the SMS option. I've seen this on Indonesian and Brazilian routes especially.
FAQ
These are one-time activation numbers. Once you've registered, the number is released. WhatsApp accounts stay active — you just can't receive future SMS on that same virtual number.
Cancellation and refund eligibility follow the status and terms shown for the order in the panel.
WhatsApp's ToS (last updated 2024) prohibits using unauthorized third-party apps and bulk account creation. Using a virtual number for a legitimate secondary account sits in a gray area — know the risks for your use case.
Comparing providers? Check our pricing comparison — WhatsApp routes are expensive everywhere, but the gap between panels still matters at volume.
Ready to get started?
Create a free account and review the live route, price and any applicable campaign terms before payment.