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Use WhatsApp with a landline number - this is how it works

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Register with your landline number on WhatsApp
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Quick guide: Log in to WhatsApp with your landline number

Would you like to register with WhatsApp with your landline number? We'll explain how to do it..

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In order to be able to use WhatsApp, you usually have to provide a cell phone number. But if you don't have a SIM card or for whatever reason don't want to register your mobile phone number, you can also log into WhatsApp with your landline number. You can find out how to do this in this article.

Register with your landline number on WhatsApp

Follow our step-by-step instructions or take a look at the brief instructions .

1st step:

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Install the WhatsApp app on the device of your choice (smartphone, tablet, ...). Make sure that the device is connected to the Internet and that you can be reached on your landline number. Then open the app. If you agree to WhatsApp's Terms of Use and Privacy Policy, tap " Agree and Continue ". Now enter your landline number . " +49 " (the country code for Germany) replaces the first 0 of your area code. Confirm with " OK ".

2nd step:

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WhatsApp is now trying to send you an SMS with a verification code. If that fails after a few minutes, the option " Call me " appears. Tap on it.

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You will now WhatsApp on your landline phone call . An automatic voice repeats a 6-digit code that you enter on WhatsApp in a loop .

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The code is checked. If it is correct, the app will now be activated . After you have created your profile, you can then use WhatsApp.

Quick guide: Log in to WhatsApp with your landline number

  1. After the installation, open WhatsApp and then tap on " Agree and continue ".
  2. Now enter your landline number under " Verify your number ". Instead of the first 0 of your area code, write “ +49 ” (country code for Germany).
  3. Check the number and confirm with " OK ".
  4. After a few minutes the option " Call me " appears - select it. You will now be called on your landline telephone, an automatic voice repeats a 6-digit code in a loop.
  5. Enter this code on WhatsApp to activate and use the app.
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