Two WhatsApp numbers on one iPhone: this is how you do it
You can WhatsApp with two numbers on one iPhone. This is useful, for example, to keep work and private life separate. In this tip you can read what you need to do to be able to WhatsApp with two accounts.
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WhatsApp: two numbers
Do you want an extra number for WhatsApp to keep work and private and separate? Or are you planning to use the messaging service as a means of communication for your company? It’s possible, and you don’t even need a second physical SIM card for that.
WhatsApp Business
You can use WhatsApp with only one number via the standard WhatsApp app – switching is not possible. But recently the messaging service also has the WhatsApp Business app, and with that it is still possible to use a different number.
By installing WhatsApp Business, you can WhatsApp with two different numbers on one iPhone. WhatsApp Business is intended for companies to app with customers, but anyone can install and use the app for free. This works just as easily as the ‘regular’ WhatsApp.
How do I get a second number for WhatsApp?
Your iPhone only has one input for a physical SIM card, but thanks to the eSIM it is still possible to use two numbers at the same time. An eSIM is a digital SIM card and is nothing more than a small chip built into your iPhone.
All iPhones made in 2018 or later support the eSIM: these are the iPhone XR, iPhone XS (Max), iPhone SE (2020 or 2022), iPhone 11 (Pro), iPhone 12 (Pro), and iPhone 13 (Pro) .
You can go to six mobile providers in the Netherlands for a subscription with an eSIM. Those are:
Installing such an eSIM is easy, often you can see in the app of the mobile provider which steps you have to follow. With a bit of luck you will have your second WhatsApp number after just a few minutes. Then open WhatsApp Business, enter your new 06 number and verify your phone number with the code you receive by text message.
Then you can WhatsApp with your second number as you are used to. The biggest difference is that you have some extra business tools; you will find this under ‘Settings’. For example, you can automatically greet new customers, set an out-of-office message or create quick replies.
