What is the maximum number of WhatsApp accounts per virtual number?

WhatsApp permits only one account per phone number, virtual or physical. To run multiple accounts, you must use multiple virtual numbers.

WhatsApp Account Limit per Number

WhatsApp’s official policy and technical setup allow only one active WhatsApp account per phone number. This applies equally to physical SIM numbers and virtual phone numbers used for SMS OTP verification.

When you register a phone number with WhatsApp, that number becomes uniquely bound to a single account. Attempting to register a second or third account using the same number will fail or cause the previous session to log out.

This limit means that if you want to create or verify multiple WhatsApp accounts, you must use multiple distinct phone numbers. Virtual numbers from providers like SMSVerifier behave identically to real phone numbers here.

Why WhatsApp Limits One Account per Number

WhatsApp’s one-account-per-number rule is a deliberate design choice to minimize abuse, spam, and fraud.

• Spam prevention: Multiple accounts from the same number could facilitate spamming or bulk messaging.
• Security: Tying each account to a unique number helps verify user identity and acts as a second-factor authentication mechanism.
• Account integrity: It avoids confusion and misuse by ensuring each phone number corresponds to a single identity within the WhatsApp ecosystem.

Virtual Numbers and WhatsApp Verification

Virtual numbers provided by services like SMSVerifier can receive SMS messages for OTP verification just like SIM-based numbers. WhatsApp treats these virtual numbers the same way as physical ones when it comes to account limits.

However, some virtual numbers might not work with WhatsApp if they originate from providers or countries flagged for abuse or spam. Always choose virtual numbers verified to support WhatsApp SMS OTP.

Once a virtual number is registered with a WhatsApp account, it cannot be used again to verify a new account unless deregistered or abandoned — this is the same behavior as with real numbers.

Managing Multiple WhatsApp Accounts

If your goal is to operate multiple WhatsApp accounts simultaneously, here are your options:

• Multiple Virtual Numbers: Purchase and register a unique virtual number for each WhatsApp account. This is the most straightforward method.
• WhatsApp Business API: Designed for medium to large businesses, it supports multiple users and devices but each account still requires a unique phone number.
• Dual SIM or Multi-device: On physical devices, WhatsApp allows multi-device usage, but still only one account per number.

Common Issues and Troubleshooting

When using virtual numbers for WhatsApp verification, users sometimes encounter issues. Here are common pitfalls and their solutions:

Occasionally, SMS delivery delays or failures occur due to provider routing or WhatsApp blocking numbers. If SMS does not arrive:

• Verify your number status in your SMSVerifier dashboard.
• Try another virtual number from a different provider or country.
• Ensure you are using the correct country code and number format during registration.