Android
If you choose to verify your number with a phone call, you can either receive a missed call or a voice call from WhatsApp.
Note: Verify your number with a missed call is only available on Android.
Register with A Voice Call
- Tap Voice Call on the registration screen in WhatsApp. You’ll receive a call from us.
- Answer the call and you’ll get an automated message with a unique code.
- Enter the code when prompted to complete registration.
Register with A Missed Call
- Tap Missed call on the registration screen in WhatsApp.
- The call will show up as a missed or rejected call from an unknown number in your call log. You might not notice your phone ringing.
- You’ll be asked to grant WhatsApp these permissions:
- Manage calls: This allows WhatsApp to automatically end the incoming phone call.
- Access to call log: WhatsApp needs to access your call log so we can do a one-time check that you received the call.
- You’ll receive a call from us and WhatsApp will automatically complete your registration.
Note: If you deny these permissions before completing registration, you’ll need to verify your phone number with an SMS or voice call to register.
iOS
If you choose to verify your number with a phone call, you can either receive a missed call or a voice call from WhatsApp.
Note:
- Verify your number with a missed call is only available on Android.
- Register with a voice call Tap Voice Call on the registration screen in WhatsApp.
- You’ll receive a call from us. Answer the call and you’ll get an automated message with a unique code.
- Enter the code when prompted to complete registration. You can disable these permissions at any time.
- If you deny these permissions before completing registration, you’ll need to verify your phone number with an SMS or voice call to register. You can disable these permissions at any time. To manage permissions, go to Settings and tap Apps > WhatsApp > Permissions.