How to get a US number for WhatsApp
Looking for a US phone number (+1) to verify WhatsApp — for a second account or to keep your own number private? Here is how to get a private US virtual number and receive the code, without a SIM.
Why a US number for WhatsApp
A US (+1) number is useful for a US-based second account or simply to keep your personal number off WhatsApp. WhatsApp verifies with an SMS code that a virtual US number can receive.
Free US numbers usually fail
Free "US number for WhatsApp" sites share public numbers that WhatsApp has already seen, so you get "number already registered". A private US number avoids that.
Step 1 — Choose United States + WhatsApp
On the buy page, select the United States as the country and WhatsApp as the service, then pay by card in USD.
Step 2 — Verify and read the code
Enter the US number in WhatsApp, request the SMS, and the code appears on the order screen in real time.
FAQ
Can I keep the US number on WhatsApp?
It is a temporary number for the verification. WhatsApp then works on your account; the number is not a permanent line.
Why not use a free US number?
Free US numbers are public and already registered on WhatsApp, so they are rejected. A private one is what actually receives the code.