Requirement for WhastApp Number

Requirement for WhastApp Number

To be eligible for registration, business phone numbers must be:

  • owned by you
  • have a country and area code (short codes are not supported)
  • able to receive voice calls or SMS (we send you a message to verifying ownership)

Registered numbers can still be used for everyday purposes, such as calling and text messages.

Numbers already in use with the WhatsApp Messenger app or WhatsApp Business app cannot be registered unless they are deleted first. See our How to delete your account help center article if you wish to delete your number.

Banned WhatsApp numbers cannot be registered unless they are unbanned first. Contact support if your account is banned and you wish to appeal.

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