How to get a second whatsapp number
How to create a second WhatsApp account without actual mobile number for free (or fake number)
One of the greatest advancements in communication after the traditional cellular calling has been SMS, which created an entire platform for users to get their message across through texting. Back in the day, network carriers charged users for each text, which is why the introduction of messaging services such as WhatsApp was a groundbreaking achievement.
Today, WhatsApp is used by over a billion people around the world every day, toppling even the use of regular SMS by miles. But what about all of those times when you wanted to create a secondary WhatsApp account but didn’t have a mobile number to link it to?
Thanks to several apps and services that offer a ‘burner’ virtual phone number, you can set up a secondary WhatsApp account and have the number verified without even needing the OTP verification code sent to an actual phone number.
Related: 3 coolest WhatsApp pranks to annoy your friends
How to get a virtual mobile number for free
You’ll find the Google Play Store littered with apps that offer secondary phone numbers, and while most of them are good quality apps that deliver, others aren’t visually or functionally good enough. We’ve tried and tested the 2ndLine app and it seemed to work like a charm, which is why we’ve based this guide on it.
Download the 2ndLine – Second Phone Number android app.
Open the 2ndLine app and sign up using your email address and a password. Next up, you’ll be asked to either use your current location to find a phone number or enter an Area Code to ‘Choose a phone number‘.
You’ll be presented with 5 different numbers to choose from, so select one and hit the Continue
The number will now be allocated to you, so go ahead and tap on it to copy it.
While setting up the 2ndLine app, you’ll be asked to grant the app permissions to make/receive calls and messages, so make sure that you grant them access.
Related: Useful WhatsApp tips and tricks that you should know
How to set up WhatsApp using the secondary number
Now that you’ve received your temporary phone number, you can go ahead and install the WhatsApp app from the Google Play Store.
If you’re trying to set up two different WhatsApp accounts on the same device, here’s a guide that can help you do that.
Open WhatsApp and proceed to the screen where it asks you to enter your phone number.
Make sure to select the country from where you’ve generated your temporary phone number from. Copy your phone number from the 2ndLine app and paste it on to the WhatsApp screen and hit the Next.
WhatsApp will begin connecting to the service and you may get the verification code over at the 2ndLine app right away, or you might end up receiving an error.
In case of an error, select the ‘Call me‘ option and wait to receive a phone call or a voice mail from WhatsApp which includes the verification code.
In our case, we received a voicemail, and then the WhatsApp account was verified immediately.
That’s all you need to do! With the process done and your virtual number ready to go, you can use your truly anonymous WhatsApp account to prank your friends, have a private line of chat with your loved ones, or keep a separate window for business conversations.
Obviously, the application of a temporary number is not limited to WhatsApp by any means, so you can use it for free to create secondary accounts for almost any service.
Are you rushing over to 2ndLine to create your virtual number and get an anonymous WhatsApp account right now?
The ‘2nd line’ app given above seems to have been geo-restricted to only some users in recent times. If you are unable to download the app, then various alternatives are currently available on the market that you can download using the links below. Most of these apps work similarly to 2nd line, whereupon creating an account, you are given a temporary phone number which you can then register on Whatsapp. Let’s take a look at some alternatives to the 2nd line app.
Note: While US users can also use the apps listed for global users, it will unfortunately not work the other way round. You can however use a VPN to run the US only apps or even download .apk from third party sources.
But these practices involve risks and failures of their own hence only resort to US alternatives if none of the global alternatives work for you.
US only alternatives apps
- TextNow by TextNow Inc. | Download
- Text Free by Pinger, Inc. | Download
- Text Me by TextMe Inc. | Download
- Burner – Second phone number by Ad Hoc Labs, Inc. | Download
Note: When you use Burner, your phone number will stick to your device until you let go of it, in favor of a new virtual number. They also have a subscription-based model and only offer a 7 day trial period, but it should be enough to get your second WhatsApp activated.
- Hushed by AffinityClick Inc. | Download
Note: Hushed too has a 3 day trial period after which you will have to get a subscription if you wish to keep using your virtual phone number.
- Wabi by Applaud Soft | Download
- Sideline by Pinger, Inc. | Download
- Google Voice by Google LLC | Download
Global Alternatives
- Temp Number by VSOFTS | Download
- Skyphone by QuadSystem Co. Ltd. | Download
- TextMe by TextMe Inc. | Download
- TextMe Up by TextMe Inc. | Download
Note: Both the apps right above tend to work but have tons of ad and mediocre customer support at best. Proceed with caution and maybe try them as a last resort if nothing else on the list works for you.
- Free phone calls, free texting SMS on free number by Dingtone Inc | Download
- Freetone by TextMe Inc. | Download
Disadvantages of using Virtual numbers as second WhatsApp number
There are multiple disadvantages and frankly risks associated with virtual numbers.
Let’s take a quick look at each one of them.
Retainability
Virtual Numbers are not associated with specific users for a long time unless you pay for them. So if you are planning to skip the payment then you should keep in mind that you will have to keep using the number constantly daily to keep it active and in your possession.
Reusability
As most virtual numbers get reused and assigned to new users, you run the risk of getting an already used number. If the previous user had signed up to Whatsapp then you won’t be able to use this account unless you can delete the previous one.
Risk of losing data
Another major risk involved is that someone else might gain access to your Whatsapp account. If you get rid of your virtual number and someone else signs up to Whatsapp using it then you won’t be able to get your account back. They will be able to see all your stored chats as well as your backed up data if any. Moreover, any contact trying to contact you will be redirected to the new user.
Risk of losing payment modes
Only a handful of virtual number services out there are from reliable sources like Google. Even then, breaches happen which could result in your data getting stolen. When you take into account that most of these providers are credit card dependent with no reputation to their name, then the prospect of disclosing your payment information to such providers becomes increasingly risky.
How to use your landline number to sign up to Whatsapp instead
If you are worried about solicitation calls or random numbers and advertisements, then signing up with your landline will help you bypass all these drawbacks. You will also be able to set up your second WhatsApp account with the same phone number. Let’s take a look at how you can sign up for a new Whatsapp account using your landline.
Download and open your second Whatsapp on your device. Tap on ‘Agree and Continue’ at the bottom.
Now enter your landline number along with your country code.
Tap on ‘Next’ once you are done.
The app will now send you a verification code via SMS but as it is a landline, you won’t be able to receive it. Wait for 5 mins and the option titled ‘Call Me’ will be available to you. Once available, tap on it.
You should now get a call on your landline with the verification code. Once you enter the code in your Whatsapp, it will be activated and you can now set your profile picture and username.
You should now be able to use Whatsapp with your landline.
How to create a second WhatsApp account without actual mobile number for free (or fake number)
One of the greatest advancements in communication after the traditional cellular calling has been SMS, which created an entire platform for users to get their message across through texting. Back in the day, network carriers charged users for each text, which is why the introduction of messaging services such as WhatsApp was a groundbreaking achievement.
Today, WhatsApp is used by over a billion people around the world every day, toppling even the use of regular SMS by miles.
But what about all of those times when you wanted to create a secondary WhatsApp account but didn’t have a mobile number to link it to?
Thanks to several apps and services that offer a ‘burner’ virtual phone number, you can set up a secondary WhatsApp account and have the number verified without even needing the OTP verification code sent to an actual phone number.
Related: 3 coolest WhatsApp pranks to annoy your friends
How to get a virtual mobile number for free
You’ll find the Google Play Store littered with apps that offer secondary phone numbers, and while most of them are good quality apps that deliver, others aren’t visually or functionally good enough. We’ve tried and tested the 2ndLine app and it seemed to work like a charm, which is why we’ve based this guide on it.
Download the 2ndLine – Second Phone Number android app.
Open the 2ndLine app and sign up using your email address and a password.
Next up, you’ll be asked to either use your current location to find a phone number or enter an Area Code to ‘Choose a phone number‘.
You’ll be presented with 5 different numbers to choose from, so select one and hit the Continue
The number will now be allocated to you, so go ahead and tap on it to copy it.
While setting up the 2ndLine app, you’ll be asked to grant the app permissions to make/receive calls and messages, so make sure that you grant them access.
Related: Useful WhatsApp tips and tricks that you should know
How to set up WhatsApp using the secondary number
Now that you’ve received your temporary phone number, you can go ahead and install the WhatsApp app from the Google Play Store. If you’re trying to set up two different WhatsApp accounts on the same device, here’s a guide that can help you do that.
Open WhatsApp and proceed to the screen where it asks you to enter your phone number.
Make sure to select the country from where you’ve generated your temporary phone number from. Copy your phone number from the 2ndLine app and paste it on to the WhatsApp screen and hit the Next.
WhatsApp will begin connecting to the service and you may get the verification code over at the 2ndLine app right away, or you might end up receiving an error.
In case of an error, select the ‘Call me‘ option and wait to receive a phone call or a voice mail from WhatsApp which includes the verification code.
In our case, we received a voicemail, and then the WhatsApp account was verified immediately.
That’s all you need to do! With the process done and your virtual number ready to go, you can use your truly anonymous WhatsApp account to prank your friends, have a private line of chat with your loved ones, or keep a separate window for business conversations.
Obviously, the application of a temporary number is not limited to WhatsApp by any means, so you can use it for free to create secondary accounts for almost any service.
Are you rushing over to 2ndLine to create your virtual number and get an anonymous WhatsApp account right now?
The ‘2nd line’ app given above seems to have been geo-restricted to only some users in recent times. If you are unable to download the app, then various alternatives are currently available on the market that you can download using the links below. Most of these apps work similarly to 2nd line, whereupon creating an account, you are given a temporary phone number which you can then register on Whatsapp. Let’s take a look at some alternatives to the 2nd line app.
Note: While US users can also use the apps listed for global users, it will unfortunately not work the other way round. You can however use a VPN to run the US only apps or even download .apk from third party sources. But these practices involve risks and failures of their own hence only resort to US alternatives if none of the global alternatives work for you.
US only alternatives apps
- TextNow by TextNow Inc.
| Download - Text Free by Pinger, Inc. | Download
- Text Me by TextMe Inc. | Download
- Burner – Second phone number by Ad Hoc Labs, Inc. | Download
Note: When you use Burner, your phone number will stick to your device until you let go of it, in favor of a new virtual number. They also have a subscription-based model and only offer a 7 day trial period, but it should be enough to get your second WhatsApp activated.
- Hushed by AffinityClick Inc. | Download
Note: Hushed too has a 3 day trial period after which you will have to get a subscription if you wish to keep using your virtual phone number.
- Wabi by Applaud Soft | Download
- Sideline by Pinger, Inc. | Download
- Google Voice by Google LLC | Download
Global Alternatives
- Temp Number by VSOFTS | Download
- Skyphone by QuadSystem Co.
Ltd. | Download - TextMe by TextMe Inc. | Download
- TextMe Up by TextMe Inc. | Download
Note: Both the apps right above tend to work but have tons of ad and mediocre customer support at best. Proceed with caution and maybe try them as a last resort if nothing else on the list works for you.
- Free phone calls, free texting SMS on free number by Dingtone Inc | Download
- Freetone by TextMe Inc. | Download
Disadvantages of using Virtual numbers as second WhatsApp number
There are multiple disadvantages and frankly risks associated with virtual numbers. Let’s take a quick look at each one of them.
Retainability
Virtual Numbers are not associated with specific users for a long time unless you pay for them. So if you are planning to skip the payment then you should keep in mind that you will have to keep using the number constantly daily to keep it active and in your possession.
Reusability
As most virtual numbers get reused and assigned to new users, you run the risk of getting an already used number. If the previous user had signed up to Whatsapp then you won’t be able to use this account unless you can delete the previous one.
Risk of losing data
Another major risk involved is that someone else might gain access to your Whatsapp account. If you get rid of your virtual number and someone else signs up to Whatsapp using it then you won’t be able to get your account back. They will be able to see all your stored chats as well as your backed up data if any. Moreover, any contact trying to contact you will be redirected to the new user.
Risk of losing payment modes
Only a handful of virtual number services out there are from reliable sources like Google. Even then, breaches happen which could result in your data getting stolen. When you take into account that most of these providers are credit card dependent with no reputation to their name, then the prospect of disclosing your payment information to such providers becomes increasingly risky.
How to use your landline number to sign up to Whatsapp instead
If you are worried about solicitation calls or random numbers and advertisements, then signing up with your landline will help you bypass all these drawbacks. You will also be able to set up your second WhatsApp account with the same phone number. Let’s take a look at how you can sign up for a new Whatsapp account using your landline.
Download and open your second Whatsapp on your device. Tap on ‘Agree and Continue’ at the bottom.
Now enter your landline number along with your country code. Tap on ‘Next’ once you are done.
The app will now send you a verification code via SMS but as it is a landline, you won’t be able to receive it. Wait for 5 mins and the option titled ‘Call Me’ will be available to you. Once available, tap on it.
You should now get a call on your landline with the verification code. Once you enter the code in your Whatsapp, it will be activated and you can now set your profile picture and username.
You should now be able to use Whatsapp with your landline.
How to use WhatsApp on Android from two numbers at once
Despite the fact that just a few years ago, smartphones with two SIM cards were practically absent on the market, over time they have become the absolute norm. Thanks to the ability to use two numbers, millions of users have been able to separate their private and public lives, using one SIM card for personal issues and another for work. But the life of a modern person is not limited to phone calls. Many communicate exclusively through instant messengers, but at the same time they do not have the opportunity to use two accounts that are independent of each other. We will tell you how to get around this limitation.
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First you need to install a second WhatsApp . Somewhere it is quite simple to do this, but somewhere more difficult.
Some manufacturers add the ability to duplicate the same applications to the firmware of their smartphones. If my memory serves me, these are Huawei, Honor, Oppo, Vivo, Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi and Asus. There may be others, but I don't know anything about them. We will analyze cloning using the example of my Honor View 20, which supports this function.
How to create a WhatsApp clone on Android
- Go to "Settings" and open the "Applications" section;
- Find the "Clone Application" tab here and run it;
Many smartphones allow you to run WhatsApp twice
- In the window that opens, find the WhatsApp application and enable the duplicate function;
- After that, a second WhatsApp will appear on the desktop, where you can log in from another number and use it as an alternative.
Huawei introduced a service to install WhatsApp, Instagram and other prohibited applications
However, if your smartphone does not support duplication of applications by default, you can use a third-party utility that serves the same purpose.
In fact, there are quite a few programs that create a copy of already installed applications and allow you to run them separately from the main one. However, I chose DualSpace because of its simplicity and convenience. It is implemented in the format of a folder where you can add clones of all installed applications. That is, in fact, a virtual area is created on the device, from which copies of third-party or standard software are launched.
How to install a second WhatsApp on Android
- Download DualSpace from Google Play to your smartphone;
- Run it and grant the required privileges;
If your smartphone cannot duplicate applications by default, download a special utility
- In the window that opens, click "+" and create a WhatsApp clone;
- Launch WhatsApp and log in with a new number.
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DualSpace is free by default, but you can purchase a paid version if you wish.
It allows you to create several accounts even within the virtual space in order to be able to quickly switch between them and have access to several application clones, and also removes all ads, which I personally found completely unobtrusive while using DualSpace. However, if you are not interested in these benefits, I see no reason to pay.
Duplication of applications is a completely banal feature that many have not even heard of
Yes, everything is really very simple. Now, in order to access WhatsApp clone , you will need to open the DualSpace folder and launch the messenger from there. After you pass authorization in it, you will no longer need to do this again at each start. In this case, notifications will come in the same way, both from the main application and duplicated, appearing in the notification shade. You will only have to behave carefully enough so as not to confuse the addressees and not send the message “by”.
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How to get 2 WhatsApp numbers with WhatsApp Plus
To have two WhatsApp numbers with WhatsApp Plus, you will need to install other WhatsApp mods or use any of the options to clone or duplicate existing applications on that operating system. However, any of these methods require to have two working phone numbers, either on a mobile phone with two SIM cards or on two smartphones.
Method 1: WhatsApp Plus and another mod
The first method is to use WhatsApp Plus and another WhatsApp mod, such as GBWhatsApp or OGWhatsApp. Unfortunately, it is not possible to use two numbers with WhatsApp Plus and the official WhatsApp Messenger app because the system does not allow you to install both apps at the same time.
Download and install WhatsApp Plus first.
You can do this through the green Download button available at the end of this tutorial. After that, run the installation as you would normally do with any other Android app.
WhatsApp Plus download button
With the app installed, you just need to register your first phone number to set it up and make it work.
Setting up the first phone number in WhatsApp Plus
Then you must repeat the procedure with any of the available mods. We recommend using GBWhatsApp or OGWhatsApp, although you can choose either. Although, we can't 100% assure you that it will work properly, apart from these two options that we offer you, and we have verified that they work. Start by downloading the APK file of the app you want through the suggested options right here below.
Configure a second client with your second phone number. Make sure the number is working to receive a confirmation message.
Setting up a second phone number in GBWhatsApp
From now on you will have two working numbers, one with WhatsApp Plus and the other with another mod of your choice.
Method 2: clone applications
The second method is to clone the application, in this case WhatsApp Plus. This can be done either from the phone itself (some manufacturers have their own tool for this), or through the operating system tools (latest versions of Android allow you to work with different user profiles), or using the third-party Parallel Space app, which basically offers the same functions, which is our first option for phones that don't come with this feature.
- Built-in app cloning : Samsung, Huawei, Xiaomi, OnePlus or Oppo are phone manufacturers that have their own app cloning tool in the operating system. This tool is usually called Clone Apps or Dual Apps and is usually found in Android settings.
If you have one of these phones, check if your operating system version has this option. If so, go to it: it should offer you a list of apps that you can clone, which should include WhatsApp Plus. Clone it. Returning to the application menu, you will see two WhatsApp Plus icons, the second one is new and with a padlock symbol. Open the app and you will notice that you have a second WhatsApp Plus in front of you which you have to set up. All you have to do is register your second phone number and enter a verification code to have two WhatsApp Plus with different numbers on the same device. - User Profiles : In Android version 5.0 Lollipop and above, it is now possible to create multiple users for a single device. Navigate to the notification menu from Home by swiping from top to bottom and repeat the action to extend the display of the notification bar and quick settings. Among all the icons, you will see the classic bust of a person, that is, the user icon: click on it.
A new menu will appear where you can see the user you are using... as well as Add guest and Add User . Create a new user by clicking the + button. To set up a new user, you will need a Google account, not the one you use with your main account. Now download WhatsApp Plus and install it as usual. Register your second phone number, this means you have completed the setup of two WhatsApp Plus. Of course, when using this method, you need to switch between accounts in order to be able to read and send messages from one or the other. - Parallel Space : This app allows you to clone apps by itself, being the best possible alternative to the manufacturers options we mentioned in the first case if your phone doesn't have this feature. It duplicates an already installed application, such as WhatsApp Plus.
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