Want to use WhatsApp for business? Connect your Rinkel business number to WhatsApp Business. Professional, reliable, and kept separate from your personal WhatsApp. Perfect for entrepreneurs who want to help customers personally and efficiently.
Heads up: WhatsApp Business doesn't work with a Dutch 088 number.
Want more info, setup instructions and an online demo? Click down below.
🇳🇱 Netherlands — https://www.rinkel.com/en-nl/whatsapp-business/
🇪🇸 Spain — https://www.rinkel.com/en-es/whatsapp-business/
🇸🇪 Sweden — https://www.rinkel.com/en-se/whatsapp-business/
🇩🇪 Germany — https://www.rinkel.com/de-de/whatsapp-business/ only in German.
🇫🇷 France — https://www.rinkel.com/fr-fr/whatsapp-business/ only in French.
🇧🇪 Belgium — https://www.rinkel.com/nl-be/whatsapp-business/ only in Flemish.
🇵🇱 Poland — https://www.rinkel.com/pl-pl/whatsapp-business/ only in Polish.
🇬🇧 UK — https://www.rinkel.com/en-uk/whatsapp-business/
🇮🇪 Ireland — https://www.rinkel.com/en-ie/whatsapp-business/
How do I download WhatsApp Business?
Step 1: Download WhatsApp Business
Step 2: Verify your account
Now for the important bit: your Rinkel number can't receive SMS verification codes. No worries — follow these steps to verify by phone call instead:
Accept the WhatsApp Business terms and conditions.
Choose Use a different number.
Enter your landcode + business phone number
WhatsApp will say you'll get a verification code by SMS, but that won't work. You can't send or receive SMS messages with your Rinkel number. Wait for the SMS timer to expire before selecting "Didn't receive a verification code?" to ensure the voice call option becomes available.
Choose the option Didn't receive a verification code.
Choose Voice call. You'll get a phone call with the code. Heads up: seeing a 1-hour wait (sometimes 24 hours)? That means too many codes have been requested, or there's a connection issue. Wait it out and try again. Answer the call using the Rinkel Webphone or app and note down the 6-digit verification code provided.
After entering the code, follow the prompts in WhatsApp Business to set up your business profile. Add your business name, description, and contact details to complete the setup.
Enter the code in WhatsApp Business.
Important: before you tap Voice call
Before you continue, check the settings below in the Rinkel app or MyRinkel. This stops the verification code from ending up in your voicemail. Ensure that your Rinkel number is entered correctly with the appropriate country code to avoid issues with receiving the verification call.
Switch these off temporarily:
Welcome message (with a Professional plan)
Call recording message (with an Expert plan)
Announcement (if caller ID is set to caller's number and announcement is on)
Call forwarding and IVR (temporarily disable to ensure the verification call reaches you directly)
Why?
If these settings are on, the verification call may be redirected to your voicemail. That means you won't get the code.
Can I use WhatsApp Business on multiple devices?
Yes, you can now use WhatsApp Business on 5 different devices, including up to 5 phones.
With this feature, you can link your WhatsApp Business account to 4 extra phones or computers — so you can share WhatsApp Business with your team. Open the WhatsApp Business app on your phone, go to Settings and tap 'Link a device'. Then scan the QR code on each phone or computer to activate WhatsApp there. You can also use WhatsApp Business with your Rinkel number and the standard WhatsApp app with your personal number on the same device. Both apps can run simultaneously without interference.
Need help with WhatsApp Business?
Connecting your Rinkel number to WhatsApp Business takes just a few clicks. For questions about WhatsApp itself, we can't help you further — but the WhatsApp Help Centre has everything you need to manage your account.
FAQ
Can I use a fixed Rinkel number with the standard WhatsApp app?
No, the standard WhatsApp app does not support fixed or landline numbers. You must use WhatsApp Business to link your Rinkel number.