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Why did I randomly get a WhatsApp verification code?
When you receive this notification, it means that someone has entered your phone number and requested the registration code. This often happens if another user mistyped your number when trying to enter their own number to register, and can also happen when someone attempts to take over your account.
Why would WhatsApp send me a code?
WhatsApp sends an SMS verification code to the mobile phone number they have been given, to verify that the number is active and that the user trying to register the account really owns the number. If someone is trying to take over your account, they need the SMS verification code sent to your phone number to do so.
Does WhatsApp verification code expire?
When you receive a code from Google Authenticator, a counter will appear next to the code indicating that it will expire in 30 seconds. “The code should be temporary, but due to the bug, WhatsApp verification code is acting as a password – the so-called one-factor authentication-,” explained Roland to Inside Telecom.
What happens if you share your WhatsApp code?
You should never share your WhatsApp SMS verification code with others, not even friends or family. Please note, WhatsApp is end-to-end encrypted and messages are stored on your device, so someone accessing your account on another device can’t read your past conversations.
Why do I keep getting messages verification codes?
When you receive a code it typically means you or someone is trying to log in with your credentials.
How do I disable WhatsApp verification code?
Disable two-step verification:
- Open WhatsApp Settings.
- Tap Account > Two-step verification >Disable > Disable.
What happens if WhatsApp is not sending verification code?
Reboot your phone (To reboot your phone, turn it off, wait for 30 seconds, and turn it back on). Delete and reinstall the latest version of WhatsApp. Send a test SMS message from any phone to your own phone number exactly as you entered it in WhatsApp, including the country code, to check your reception.
How to get a WhatsApp verification code?
Type in your phone number next to the country code. Remember not to put any “0” in front of the number. Select “Next.” This action will send a request for a verification code to WhatsApp. After that, you should receive the code via SMS almost instantly.
Why am I not receiving security codes on WhatsApp?
This can happen because you or your contact reinstalled WhatsApp or changed phones. To receive notifications when security codes change: Open WhatsApp Settings. Tap Account > Security. From here, you can enable security notifications by tapping Show Security Notifications.
What happens after I enter my phone number in WhatsApp?
After you enter your phone number, please wait for an SMS to be delivered to your phone. The SMS will contain a 6-digit verification code, which you can enter on the verification screen in WhatsApp. The verification code is unique and changes each time you verify a new phone number or device.
What happens if someone takes over your WhatsApp account?
If someone is trying to take over your account, they need the SMS verification code sent to your phone number to do so. Without this code, any user attempting to verify your number can’t complete the verification process and use your phone number on WhatsApp. This means you remain in control of your WhatsApp account.