The v.whatsapp.com Link in Your WhatsApp Code Text

WhatsApp's code text often includes a link like v.whatsapp.com/123456. Tapping it on the phone being set up verifies the number; it holds the same code.

What the text looks like

The SMS gives the code, says not to share it, and may add a link in the form v.whatsapp.com followed by the digits. The link and the code do the same job.

When to use the link

• Tap it only on the phone where you are setting up WhatsApp.
• If tapping does nothing, type the 6 digits into WhatsApp instead.
• If the code arrives on a different phone, type it on the new phone; do not forward the text.

Is it safe?

The link itself is WhatsApp's. The danger is anyone else using it: whoever opens the link or knows the code can register your number. Never forward the text or the link, even to a friend who asks.

Got this text without asking?

Someone entered your number in WhatsApp. Do nothing with it. Your account stays yours as long as the code is not shared, and two-step verification adds another lock. See WhatsApp code you did not request.

Codes sent to the wrong phone

If you registered with a number whose SIM is in another phone, the text arrives there. Read the 6 digits from that phone and type them on the new one. Do not ask someone else to read the code to you over a call they started; if anyone else holds the SIM, collect the code yourself.

FAQ

What is v.whatsapp.com?

WhatsApp's verification link. It does the same as typing the code.

Can someone use my v.whatsapp link?

Yes, if you share it. Treat it like the code itself.

The link does not work. What now?

Type the 6-digit code into WhatsApp manually.

Related: the WhatsApp 6-digit code · unrequested WhatsApp codes · WhatsApp code not received.