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The number is only checked at login, and after that you can now create a WebAuthn passkey (iCloud Keychain/Google Passwords synced to your next phone) for future sign-ins so it's actually only needed for first sign up. So just get a prepaid SIM or eSIM and make another account unless your business is so large that tons of people know your number.

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harikb|1 month ago

Sorry I am confused. I have a "WhatsApp Business Account", tied to an "Business" (verifications all done). What I am talking about is registering a phone number that acts as the "Sender/Responder" of the messages from my customers. I am not trying to use WhatsApp from my phone manually, but have my app communicate with my customers programatically. Hope this is clear.

I can't do any of the above,

1. Requesting a new test number. Test numbers are placeholder 555 number that works only within WhatsApp test network. Can't get one.

2. Registering a new, real phone number (SIM obtained from a regular tele provider)

3. Disconnecting the WhatsApp product from the Facebook App to reset the integration.

Although the FB app is being used, I don't have any WhatsAppp users (because I have not even made the product), so wiping out any WBA accounts and starting fresh is also okay, if someone can do this.