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      • WhatsApp can automatically verify your phone number without an SMS or missed call by working with your phone carrier to validate that your device information matches the phone number that you’re registering.
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  2. WhatsApp can automatically verify your phone number without an SMS or missed call by working with your phone carrier to validate that your device information matches the phone number that you’re registering.

  3. Two-step verification (2FA) is an optional feature that adds more security to your WhatsApp account. When enabling this feature, you create and confirm a unique PIN that’s required to access your account.

    • iPhone or iPad
    • Android

    It's a green app with a white phone icon inside a white chat bubble.

    You can download WhatsApp from the

    It's at the bottom of the screen.

    If it's the first time using WhatsApp on your device, you will be prompted to grant WhatsApp access to your device's camera, microphone, contacts, etc. Tap Allow.

    The country in which your phone number was issued should appear just above the phone number field.

    If the listed country is incorrect, tap the country name that appears, then tap the correct country in the list.

    It's a green app with a white phone icon inside a white chat bubble.

    You can download WhatsApp from the

    It's at the bottom of the screen.

    If it's the first time using WhatsApp on your device, you will be prompted to grant WhatsApp access to your device's camera, microphone, contacts, etc. Tap Allow.

    The country in which your phone number was issued should appear just above the phone number field.

    If the listed country is incorrect, tap the country name that appears, then tap the correct country in the list.

  4. Learn how to enable two-step verification. When you enable two-step verification, you have the option to enter your email address. Entering your email will add an extra safeguard to help you recover your account, even without a connection for SMS or a phone call.

  5. Jul 19, 2022 · This article explains how to set up two-factor verification (also known as 2FA or two-step verification) on your WhatsApp account. The instructions apply to all Android or iOS devices that have WhatsApp installed.

  6. Apr 13, 2023 · How Device Verification works. WhatsApp has built Device Verification to benefit from how people typically read and react to messages sent to their device. When someone receives a message their WhatsApp client wakes up and retrieves the offline message from WhatsApp server.

  7. Mar 14, 2020 · Two-step verification is the best step you can take to protect your WhatsApp account. Commonly, called 2FA, when you enable it, WhatsApp adds a second layer of protection to your account. Why You Shouldn't Use SMS for Two-Factor Authentication (and What to Use Instead)