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Virtual number for WhatsApp verification

Rent a private mobile number, enter it in WhatsApp, and read the code in your dashboard. It stays reserved for 20 minutes — no code, no charge.

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WhatsApp number prices

Prices from our live offers when this page was built; they move during the day and the dashboard always shows the current one. More countries are available inside.

How to get your WhatsApp code

WhatsApp asks for a phone number when you register on a new device and sends a 6-digit code by SMS. If the SMS doesn’t arrive, it offers a voice call instead, and it makes you wait a few minutes between attempts.

  1. 01

    Open WhatsApp, tap Agree and Continue, and choose the same country you bought the number for.

  2. 02

    Paste the number without the country code (WhatsApp adds it) and tap Next.

  3. 03

    Keep the screen open; when the 6-digit code shows up in your CoveSMS dashboard, type it in WhatsApp.

Full guide: WhatsApp code without a SIM card: how to receive it online →

If the WhatsApp code doesn’t arrive

  • Don’t tap “Call me”: our numbers receive SMS only, so a voice code never reaches you.
  • If WhatsApp shows a timer, wait for it to end before asking for a new SMS. Asking too often makes WhatsApp pause sending.
  • No code within 20 minutes? The number expires and the price goes back to your balance automatically. Try another country or Server 2.

Cheapest countries for WhatsApp right now

Across messaging apps, 8% of recent numbers on CoveSMS received their code. The rest went back to the balance automatically.

Good to know: WhatsApp ties the account to the number. A rented number is single-use: if you reinstall WhatsApp or change phones later, you would need that same number again to receive a new code. For an account you plan to keep, set up two-step verification and a backup email right after you log in.

Before you verify

  • Choose “Text me” instead of “Call me” so the code arrives as an SMS.
  • Pick “send SMS” if the app offers a call — numbers are SMS-only.
  • Once you’re in, turn on an authenticator app for login codes. The number is single-use and won’t help you recover the account later.

At a glance

Reservation
20 minutes per number
No SMS?
Automatic balance back
Changed your mind?
Cancel after 2 minutes, instant balance back
Receives
SMS only (no calls)
Main countries
United States, Canada, United Kingdom
Payment
Card from $5 · USDC/SOL from $2
Top-up bonus
+5% from $20 · +10% from $50 · +15% from $100

Other messaging apps

WhatsApp number: questions

Can I use a CoveSMS number for WhatsApp Business?

Yes, WhatsApp Business is listed as its own app with its own prices. Pick WhatsApp Business when buying so the number is requested for the right service.

Why does WhatsApp say “this number is banned” or refuse it?

WhatsApp sometimes rejects numbers it has seen before or that come from virtual providers. That isn’t charged: cancel after 2 minutes or let it expire and you get the full price back.

Does WhatsApp accept these numbers?

They’re mobile numbers, which WhatsApp generally accepts. If one is refused, cancel it for your balance back and try another country.

What if the code doesn’t come?

Ask WhatsApp to resend once. If nothing arrives within 20 minutes, the number closes and the price goes back to your balance automatically.

Can I use a US number from another country?

Yes. Choose the matching country code in the app (+1 for the US and Canada, +44 for the UK) and enter the rest of the number.

Will my account stay on this number?

The number is single-use. Add your own email and an authenticator app as soon as you’re in, so you never depend on it again.

Get your WhatsApp code now

Open a free account, add a few dollars, and keep your personal number private.

Price
Free to open
Apps
100+
Balance back
Automatic
Countries
30+
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