A real mobile number for WhatsApp Business
The simplest way to run WhatsApp Business without exposing your personal number is to register it on a separate real mobile number. SMS Hallo rents non-VoIP mobile numbers in 181 countries, with unlimited incoming SMS and calls, so the verification code and any later re-verification reach a private inbox you control.
Why give WhatsApp Business its own number
WhatsApp Business is tied to one phone number. If that number is your personal one, customers see it, save it and can message you at any hour, and your private chats sit next to orders and support questions.
A dedicated number keeps the two worlds apart. You can share the business number on your website, packaging and social profiles, and keep your personal number for family and friends. If you later hand the business account to a colleague, your private number is not part of the deal.
How to set it up with SMS Hallo
Create an SMS Hallo account with just an email and password. No SIM card, ID documents or local address are needed.
Choose a country, pick a number and pay in USDT or USDC. Open WhatsApp Business on your phone, enter the new number in international format and request the SMS code. The code appears in your SMS Hallo inbox, where it is detected automatically and can be copied with one tap.
If WhatsApp offers a voice call instead of an SMS, that works too: every number includes unlimited incoming calls, and you can answer in the browser dialer.
Choosing the right country
Pick the country where most of your customers are. A local number looks familiar to buyers, and local customers can reach it without thinking about international dialing.
Prices are the same in every country, from $1.80 per month on the 12-month plan, so the choice can be made purely on what suits your customers.
Keeping the number for the long term
A business number is only useful if it stays yours. WhatsApp can ask for the code again when you move to a new phone or reinstall the app, so the number must remain active.
Renew for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time, or switch on auto-renew. After a number expires it may be assigned to someone else, so renew any number linked to an account you depend on. It is also a good idea to turn on WhatsApp's own two-step verification PIN.
What if the code does not arrive
No provider can promise that every app will accept every number, which is why SMS Hallo has three guarantees. Within 7 days you can swap the number for another one in the same country for free, up to 3 times. If the number does not work with the app you rented it for, you can request a 100% refund within 7 days. And if you have not made or received any call or SMS, you can get a full refund within 7 days, no questions asked.
Using it responsibly
Use your business number to talk with customers who want to hear from you. Follow WhatsApp's Business terms and messaging policies, and do not use numbers to send spam, evade bans or create accounts in bulk.
Frequently asked questions
Can I use an SMS Hallo number for WhatsApp Business?
Yes. SMS Hallo numbers are real mobile numbers that receive SMS and calls, and they work with WhatsApp Business in most cases. If the code does not arrive, the free replacement and refund guarantees apply within 7 days.
Do I need a second phone?
No. WhatsApp Business can run on the same phone as your personal WhatsApp. You only need the new number to receive the verification code, which appears in your SMS Hallo inbox.
Can customers call the business number?
Yes. Every number includes unlimited incoming calls, which you can answer in the browser dialer. You also get 1,000 outgoing minutes and 500 outgoing SMS per month.
How long can I keep the number?
As long as you keep renewing it. You can pay for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months at a time or turn on auto-renew so the number never lapses.
Which country should I choose?
Choose the country where your customers are, so the number looks local to them. The price is the same in all 181 countries.