The evolution of communication is something that is taking place at breakneck speed. The technological leap that we have suffered in the last fifteen years has made us go from calling by mobile phone to connect to the internet to talk via text or audio without any problem.
WhatsApp Messenger has been one of the main culprits of this change. This popular instant messaging service already has millions of users all over the planet. People who can talk via chat or audio, send photos, videos, songs, documents and a long list of content with just a couple of clicks on their cell phone.
Haven’t you started using it yet? So we are going to explain one of the issues that most interests people who have not come to use it: How to create an account in Whatsapp Messenger for free in a simple and step-by-step way. In addition, in this guide, we will also help you to use your slope for computers, WhatsApp Weband find out how to link more than one account from the same smartphone.
How to register a new WhatsApp account for Android and iOS?
Thus, you will be able to fully exploit the possibilities of one of the most important applications of recent times. If you really want to get the most out of this software designed for mobile devices that has crept into our lives so much, We recommend that you do not miss a single bit of all the information that we bring you below.
If you have decided to download and install Whatsapp on your mobileCongratulations, I will explain step by step how to open a new user in this leading mobile application in downloads both in the store Google Play Store for Androidlike in the Apple APP Store. Follow the tutorial to not lose any detail.
1 – Download the WhatsApp app
To start using it, the first thing is to download it. If you have a mobile with Android operating system, enter the application store, Google Play Storeenter the name “WhatsApp” in the search bar and click on the first result: whatsapp messenger.
Once you have it on the screen, click on the install button so that it is downloaded to your smartphone and installed automatically. We recommend that you carry out this process when you are connected to a Wi-Fi network, you will not consume data and the installation will also be faster.
If your mobile is iOSthen the only difference is that you have to enter the app store. From there, re-enter the app name, “WhatsApp“, and click on the first result you get. Download and install normally.
The application is already installed on your terminal. Now comes the time to start registering your user account.
2 – Start the WhatsApp app
The easiest step of the entire user registration procedure. Once the app has been downloaded and installed on your mobile phone, look for it in your list of apps and open it. It will be in the area where the rest of the applications are, so it will not be difficult for you to find it. In many cases, a shortcut is automatically created on your phone’s home screen.
3 – Accept the conditions of use
The procedure, from now on, is practically identical regardless of the type of terminal you use. For this reason, we are not going to make a distinction between one or the other to continue quickly and easily.
Once you have opened the application for the first time, a welcome window will appear in which you will have to click on the button with the text “Accept and continue” to ensure that you agree to WhatsApp’s terms of service and privacy policy. It is recommended that you stop to read them and accept only if you agree, although if you do not, you will not be able to continue and open your account.
4 – Allow WhatsApp access to your content
WhatsApp will now ask you if you can have direct access to “photos, media and files from your device”. You have two options to choose from:Not now” either “Continue”. Regardless of what you decide, you will be able to move forward in the registration process.
We recommend clicking on “Continue” because, when you want to send files through a chat, the application will repeat the question again and will not stop doing so until you accept, which is why sooner or later you will have to accept said accesses.
5 – Number verification
WhatsApp You need to confirm that you are the owner of the phone number to be linked to the user account. So now you must enter your phone number in the field provided for it. If there is a problem with the country set, you can change it so that the prefix changes as well.
Write it down and click on “Next.” to follow. You will be asked if the number is correct. Make sure that it corresponds to the mobile number of the terminal in which you are creating your account and click on “Okay” or, if you made a mistake, click on “Edit” to change it.
*Note: in the standard version of WhatsApp, only one mobile number can be entered to finish this step; nevertheless, the business version recent does allow the use of a fixed number, having to receive a call to verify.
6 – Write the verification code
Once you receive the SMS on your mobile, open it by accessing your text message inbox. Copy the code that has been sent to you from WhatsApp. Go back to the app and paste the key that you just copied so you can continue.
In some cases it is not necessary to write anythingsince the application itself detects the reception of the SMS in the terminal where it is being installed, automating the step once the message is received. If nothing happens, you can request that the message be sent to you again with the SMS forwarding option or even request a call with the option just below.
7 – Set up your profile
Now comes the time to set your username and profile picture. Choose those you want. Click on the circular icon on the left to choose profile picture among those you have in your terminal. As for the username, tap on the field next to the icon and enter a name.
Clever! We already have our WhatsApp account created, enjoy!
How to install and create a WhatsApp Web account on my computer?
On a computer or computer is impossible to create a traditional WhatsApp account officially. Nevertheless, yes it is possible to use WhatsApp Weba tool that allows us to take advantage of this messaging service from the comfort of our computer.
1 – Enter the WhatsApp website
Open your favorite internet browser and, in the address bar, type the following URL: www.whatsapp.com.
2 – Download WhatsApp Web
Now, on the top bar, click on the option “Discharge” to access the download menu enabled on the portal. Once inside, in the right section you have the option to download Whatsapp for Mac or Windows. The usual option is to click on “Download for Windows”. Although, if you have a Mac, just below is the alternative “Download for Mac OS X 10.9 and above”. Click on the one that interests you and the download will begin.
3 – Install WhatsApp on your desktop
Open the program that has just been downloaded by double-clicking on it. It will start a short and small fully automatic installation process that will make the WhatsApp icon appear on your desktop.
4 – Open WhatsApp Web and link your account
WhatsApp Web does not allow you to create new user accounts. Open the application you just installed and a window will appear with some steps to follow and a QR code.
Take your mobile phone and open WhatsApp. Click on the options icon located in the upper right and now go to the option “WhatsApp Web”.
A message will appear indicating that you must scan your computer screen with your mobile phone camera to identify the QRclick on “OK understood”; allows access to the camera and Center the QR on your computer screen in the box on your smartphone screen.
Clever! You have now linked the accounts and you can use WhatsApp on your computer.
*Note: It is possible to use WhatsApp Web directly from the browser without having to install any programTo do this, go to this URL: https://web.whatsapp.com/ and follow the same selection steps of “whatsapp website“on your cell phone and QR code scan so that the accounts are synchronized and you can use the app from your preferred web browser.
Is it possible to create a WhatsApp account without a phone number?
No. WhatsApp requires you to use a phone number to link the account. In this way, contacts are synchronized to be able to talk with them, in addition to granting an identity to your user account. There are ways in which it is possible, but they are not officially enabled and, therefore, they lack the confidence and security guarantees of this service.
In any case, if you like risk and want to try the “unofficial” method, we leave you the steps to follow:
- If you have the WhatsApp app installed on your cell phone, uninstall it and remove any trace, be it photos, videos, and any file belonging to this application.
- Then install the application again, once this is done you have to put your device in “airplane mode” to not have access to your mobile data network. On Android go to “settings” “More Networks“and tilda”Airplane mode“.
- We enter WhatsApp and when it asks us for the mobile number we enter an invented number. It does not have to be a valid or real number.
- During verification, as we do not have a network, we will be able to enter an email during this process.
- We press the button “Send”, and just after having pressed it, we cancelso we will stop this authorization process.
- Later you have to install an application, for Android we will use Spoof Text Message and for iPhone we use Fake a Message with which you will have to simulate the reception of the SMS to the telephone number entered above (even if it was false).
*Note: Spoof Text Message is no longer available on the Google Play Store, we recommend you to use this alternative, Fake Text Message.
It may be somewhat complicated for some users, but it is the only way to have an account in this application without having a real cell phone number.
Can I register 2 or more Whatsapp accounts on the same phone?
By default, no; nevertheless, There are terminals that have the possibility of using several SIM cards. There are third-party applications that do allow you to use multiple accounts; but its reliability is doubtful, since it can steal sensitive privacy data among others. That is why it is best to stick to terminals with several SIMs.
In these, there is usually an option to enable the use of different numbers on the same phone. In the case of samsungfor instance, the “Dual Messaging” option Within the settings it is oriented to this. Whatever your terminal, if it is compatible with two SIM cards, look in the preferences and select the whatsapp app.
A second version will be installed that you can link to the other phone number that…
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