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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 create a second WhatsApp account for free without an actual mobile number (or fake number)
One of the greatest advances in communication since traditional cellular has been SMS, which has created an entire platform for users to send their messages through text messages. At one time, network operators charged users for each text, so the introduction of messaging services like WhatsApp was a revolutionary achievement.
Today, more than a billion people around the world use WhatsApp every day, which surpasses even the use of regular SMS by several miles. But what about those times when you wanted to create an additional WhatsApp account, but didn't have a mobile phone number to link it to ?
Thanks to several apps and services that offer 'burner' virtual phone number, you can create an additional WhatsApp account and verify the number without even sending an OTP verification code to your real phone number.
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Related : 3 cool whatsapp pranks to annoy friends
How to get a virtual mobile number
for free You'll find the Google Play Store littered with apps that offer additional phone numbers, and while most of them are good quality apps that deliver goods, others aren't visually or functionally good enough. We tried and tested the 2ndLine app and it seemed to work like a charm, which is why we based this guide on it.
Download then 2ndLine - Second phone number app for android.
Open the 2ndLine app and register using your email address and password. Next, you will be prompted to use your Current Location to find a phone number or enter Area Code to ‘ Select phone number ’.
You will be presented with 5 different numbers to choose from, so choose one and press Continue
The number will be assigned to you, so click on it to copy this .
When setting up the 2ndLine app, you will be asked to grant the app permissions to make/receive calls and messages, so make sure you grant them access.
Related : Useful WhatsApp Tips and Tricks You Should Know
How to Set Up WhatsApp with Extension
Now that you have received your temporary phone number, you can go ahead and install the WhatsApp app from the Google Play store. If you are trying to set up two different WhatsApp accounts on the same device, here is a guide that can help you.
Open WhatsApp and go to a screen where you will be asked to enter a phone number.
Make sure select country where you generated your temporary phone number. Copy your phone number from the 2ndLine app, paste it on the whatsapp screen and press Next .
WhatsApp will start connecting to the service and you can immediately get a verification code in the 2ndLine app, otherwise you might get an error message.
In case of an error, select ' Call me ' and wait for a phone call or voice message from WhatsApp containing a verification code.
In our case, we received a voicemail, after which the WhatsApp account was immediately verified.
That's all you need to do! When the process is complete and your virtual number is ready to go, you can use your truly anonymous WhatsApp account to prank your friends, talk to loved ones in a private chat, or keep a separate window for business conversations.
Obviously, the use of a temporary number is in no way limited to WhatsApp, so you can use it for free to create additional accounts for almost any service.
Are you rushing to 2ndLine to create your virtual number and get an anonymous whatsapp account right now?
The 2nd line app above seems to have been geo-restricted for some users recently. If you are unable to download the application, then there are various alternatives available in the market at present, which you can download using the links below.
Most of these apps work similarly to the 2nd line, when you create an account, you are given a temporary phone number, which you can then register with Whatsapp. Let's look at some alternatives to the 2nd line application.
Note: While US users can also use the apps listed for global users, unfortunately it won't work the other way around. However, you can use a VPN to run US-only apps, or even download .apk from third-party sources. But these practices come with their own risks and setbacks, so only resort to American alternatives if none of the global alternatives work for you.
US-only alternative applications
- TextNow by TextNow Inc. | Download
- Text Free from Pinger, Inc. | Download
- Text Me by TextMe Inc. | Download
- Burner is the second phone number from Ad Hoc Labs, Inc. | Download
Note: When you use Burner, your phone number will remain on your device until you release it, in favor of a new virtual number.
They also have a subscription-based model and only offer a 7-day trial, but that should be enough to activate your second WhatsApp.
Note: Hhed also has a 3 day trial after which you will need to get a subscription if you want to continue using your virtual phone number.
Global alternatives
Note: Both apps above usually work, but at best have tons of ads and mediocre customer support. Proceed with caution and perhaps try them as a last resort if nothing on the list works for you.
- Free phone calls, free text SMS to free number from Dingtone Inc | Download
- Freetone by TextMe Inc. | Download
Disadvantages of using virtual numbers as a second WhatsApp number
There are many disadvantages and, frankly, risks associated with virtual numbers. Let's take a brief look at each of them.
Shelf life
Virtual numbers are not associated with specific users for a long time unless you pay for them.
Therefore, if you plan to miss a payment, keep in mind that you will have to constantly use the number on a daily basis in order to keep it active and always with you.
Reusability
Because most virtual numbers are reused and assigned to new users, you risk getting a number that is already in use. If a previous user signed up for WhatsApp, you will not be able to use that account unless you delete the previous one.
Risk of data loss
Another serious risk is that someone else can access your Whatsapp account. If you get rid of your virtual number and someone else signs up for Whatsapp using it, you won't be able to get your account back. They will be able to see all your saved chats, as well as data from backups, if any. What's more, any contact that tries to reach you will be redirected to the new user.
Risk of losing payment methods
Few virtual number services come from reliable sources such as Google. Even then, breaches happen that can lead to your data being stolen.
Considering that most of these vendors are credit card dependent and do not have a reputation for their name, the prospect of exposing your payment information to such vendors becomes increasingly risky.
How to use your landline number to sign up for WhatsApp instead
If you're concerned about invitation calls, random numbers, and ads, a landline subscription will help you bypass all of these drawbacks. You will also be able to set up a second WhatsApp account with the same phone number. Let's see how you can register a new WhatsApp account using your landline.
Download and open your second WhatsApp on your device. Click "Accept and Continue" at the bottom.
Now enter the landline number along with the country code. When finished, click Next.
The app will now send you a verification code via SMS, but since this is a landline phone, you won't be able to receive it. Wait 5 minutes and the "Call me" option will become available to you.
When it becomes available, click on it.
You should now call your landline and provide a verification code. Once you enter the code into your WhatsApp, it will be activated and you can now set your profile picture and username.
You can now use WhatsApp from your landline.
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Registration in WhatsApp using a virtual phone number
How to create an account on WhatsApp?
Whatsapp is a very popular messenger now. It allows users to exchange text messages, photos, various kinds of files, as well as make video and audio calls.
Don't want to read the text instructions? We offer you in the video with the registration process:
Whatsapp messenger features
Whatsapp is a free platform application. It is used not only by private users, but also by students, freelancers, small businesses and large companies.
The interface is intuitive, and the absence of everything superfluous in this application is very popular with many people. You can use the program through a computer by going to the official website. There is also a web version that allows you to actively communicate through such a messenger on mobile devices.
In order to start using such a program, you need to know how to register with WhatsApp. The login when registering on Whatsapp is the subscriber's phone number. This allows you to automatically synchronize the messenger with contacts on your phone.
However, many people think that using their number on Whatsapp is not safe. That is why the best way to hide it is to acquire a virtual contact for WhatsApp.
This method will allow you to simultaneously register many accounts in one service. After all, buying SIM cards for this is expensive and unprofitable.
Instructions for creating a WhatsApp account
WhatsApp virtual number is the simplest and most unique tool that allows you to link it to the account of this social network. Upon registration, you will receive an SMS confirming verification.
In order to register a Whatsapp account using a virtual number, just follow the steps below.
Step 1. Create an onlinesim.io profile and top up your account balance
you need to click on the "Payment" button on the left panel). The whole process will not take long, you do not even need to confirm your email.
Step 2. Before buying a Whatsapp virtual number, you will need to select the country whose phone you want to use.
Now you need to choose the number of which country you would like to use
Step 3. After selecting the Whatsapp social network and country, you need to click "Buy a number"
A little hint: if you cannot find the service you need, use the search box - it will be much faster and easier.
If you cannot find the service, and in this case, select “Other sites”, then the issued number will receive messages from all services that are not prohibited (the list of prohibited senders can be viewed on the main page, as a rule, they include banks, payment systems and MFIs).
After that, in the section "All operations" on the right side, a number will appear, which will be used when registering an account.
Step 4. Entering a virtual number in the WA mobile application
Open the application on your mobile phone and click “Accept and continue” in the welcome window.
Next, a window will open where you can select a country and enter a phone number to which an SMS with a confirmation code will be sent. Please note that the selected country of the number in the application must match the country you selected in step 2. Enter the received number in the application and click “Next”,
the application will ask you to check the phone number, click "OK".
By the way, if you still make a mistake when entering a phone number at this stage - do not worry, you can change it later.
Step 4. Receiving an SMS with an activation code and completing registration in WhatsApp
We return to the page where we received the number and wait for the confirmation code to arrive (usually it takes just a few seconds).
Enter the received code in the mobile application,
in just a couple of seconds you will be automatically redirected to a page where you can enter your profile name.
After that, it will be possible to fully use both the stationary and mobile version of WhatsApp. To do this, it is enough to read the QR code with a mobile phone.
Service for purchasing a virtual number for WhatsApp
For private registration on various services, websites, instant messengers and applications, virtual numbers are very often used. You can purchase such virtual contacts from Onlinesim.
