Many people wonder, What is Whatsapp? This is a messaging application that occupies an indispensable place in our smartphones and that despite its changes and updates its users continue to prefer it to others, despite this, like any application, has its details.
Apps like Instagram, Facebook or even Snapchat have their registration and login mechanics, creating a “Username” and one “password” and among your requirements that we have an email giving us the opportunity to create accounts only with the use of said email, despite this this is not the case of whatsapp.
What their own creators expose in its official help center, in theory whatsapp was created with the idea of being a reliable and secure messaging tool for its users, This is why one of the essential requirements for registration and use is the entry of an OWN telephone number, actually in this way part the terms of service, that we accept when downloading the application.
How do you install and activate WhatsApp?
Remember that once the application is downloaded, al “check in” we go through a verification procedure that is essential, where we must enter our respective phone number, then whatsapp proceeds to send a six-digit code to verify that the person truly has that number, this following the philosophy of maintaining the security and privacy of the user.
This code of six digits is only sent under two modalitiesEither by SMS or by call, In other words, at all times when performing this procedure, our phone must have an active SIM card and the mobile network must be available to receive text messages or phone calls..
In conclusion, in accordance with the terms of service, to enter the application we need a own phone number, and so far these numbers are attached to the SIM card or chip, without neglecting that the procedure for sending the previously mentioned code is essential, since this is like “the key” O “the key” to activate the respective account.
How to activate and recover my WhatsApp number?
If we navigate through the official WhatsApp help center we will find solutions to specific and common problemsAs an example, in case of theft or loss of the phone and consequently loss of the chip or SIM card, propose a series of steps that you can follow if this is your case.
The first step is to lock your SIM card, then decide whether to order a new SIM card with the same phone number from your mobile service provider, in your case, activate this new card and enter it on your mobile, follow the steps and thus recover your account and all the information you lost ( this in case you explain with your respective support).
On the other hand, they also propose to write an email to support declaring the case, this will allow them to deactivate your account and thus protect your privacy, the email is the following: [email protected] and the subject must be “Lost phone / Stolen: Deactivate my account”.
Other possible solutions
As previously stated, according to the official WhatsApp help center, the recovery and activation of the account without having a SIM card, chip or skipping the phone verification step is impossible, despite this maybe surfing the net we will find some tricks who claim to fix this problem.
Actually, on our page you can find some posts that explain in detail what the answer to this problem could be, one of these proposals is to use a virtual number which is provided by an application called “text-plus” You just have to follow a few steps and that is how easy you can use WhatsApp without the need for a chip or SIM card.
This feasible solution solves the chip or SIM card problem, but the code would still remain, despite this there is an initiative that invites Activate 2-Step Verification by entering a six-digit code that resolutely, You must not forget, Despite this, this option must be activated as a preventive measure if in the future you do not want problems with the phone number.
Everything is a matter of putting the above into practice, following the steps in detail and doing the test, it is feasible that you can solve your problem. If you continue to have problems, feel free to consult the frequently asked questions site (FAQ) by WhatsApp.
