How to Set Up a Second WhatsApp Account with a Virtual Number: a Step-by-Step Guide from the SMSBOWER Team
Learn how to create a second WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business account in ten minutes—no extra SIM card needed—using a paid virtual number from SMSBOWER. Step-by-step instructions, safety tips, plus a bonus about temporary Gmail.
Why You Might Need a Second WhatsApp Account in 2025
At SMSBOWER we see it every day: people want to split work and personal chats. After WhatsApp’s 2023 update that added “Add Account” on Android—and the perfectly suited WhatsApp Business on iOS—the only missing piece is a second phone number. That’s exactly what a virtual number from our cloud pool provides.What a Virtual Number Is and Why It Passes Verification
A virtual number lives in a data-center, not in a plastic SIM card, and we deliver the one-time password (OTP) straight into your dashboard. We use only “clean” mobile numbers: each one is pre-checked in WhatsApp before we hand it over. Result? Registrations almost never get blocked—our OTP delivery rate stays above 95 %.
Why Choose SMSBOWER
We don’t just resell numbers; we maintain them and guard the pool’s reputation.
- Global reach. Dozens of countries in one interface.
- Pay only for the SMS you actually receive. Zero monthly “storage” fees.
- Blazing-fast codes. Average OTP arrival time: 4.7 s.
- Re-verification. A final WhatsApp check happens one second before issue.
- Extra services. Temporary Gmail and a free mailbox for fast sign-ups.
Prep Work: What You’ll Need
- The WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business app (the latter feels extra smooth on iOS).
- An account at https://smsbower.org/.
- A bank card or crypto wallet for a tiny top-up.
Step by Step: Your Second Account in Ten Minutes
- Sign up on SMSBOWER and log in to your dashboard.
- Top up the balance. A couple of euros—2 – 3—cover most users.
- Pick the “WhatsApp” service and a country. We currently recommend Germany or France for the best success rates.
- Grab your number. Hit “Get” and the number appears instantly.
- Jump into WhatsApp / WhatsApp Business. On Android open Settings → Account → Add Account; on iOS start WhatsApp Business and tap “Use a different number.”
- Enter the number and wait for the SMS. Switch back to the dashboard: your OTP is already in the “Your SMS” line.
- Copy the code and paste it into the app. Done—your second account runs side by side with the main one.
In practice the whole thing takes less than a cup of coffee—we tried it dozens of times.
Common Pitfalls and Our Advice
- Rushing the OTP. The code lives for 60 seconds; hit “Copy” in the dashboard first so you don’t stress.
- Re-using the same number. We issue numbers strictly once; trying again will trigger an error.
- Using modded clients. Unofficial WhatsApp builds often land on ban lists; stick to the original or to WhatsApp Business.
We’ve seen these slip-ups hundreds of times, which is why we warn you now.
How to Protect the New Account After Activation
- Turn on two-factor verification—a six-digit PIN that’s asked on reinstall.
- Disable group invites from “everyone.” Less spam, fewer complaints.
- Set split notifications: work account stays quiet till 9 a.m., personal one silences after 10 p.m.
Three tiny moves, oceans of nerves saved.
Bonus Service: Temporary Gmail and a Free Mailbox
Some sites insist on a Gmail address. The paid Temporary Gmail in your dashboard solves that: choose it, get an OTP, confirm, forget. For single-use sign-ups there’s our totally free mailbox—no registration, no payment, lightning fast.Final Thought
At SMSBOWER we know a second WhatsApp or WhatsApp Business account isn’t wizardry—it’s just a solid tool. A virtual number removes extra plastic from your wallet while leaving every messenger feature intact. Spend ten minutes today and gain a personal bubble, shielded from work pings, for years ahead.
One last question remains: now that conversations are neatly separated, can we learn to split our time just as clearly? Mull it over while that fresh green icon blinks its very first notification.