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WhatsApp to Update Login for Indian Users: SIM Verification Changes Coming
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25-02-2026, 12:21
WhatsApp to Update Login for Indian Users: SIM Verification Changes Coming
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WhatsApp is preparing a major update for Indian users to comply with new government regulations.
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The Department of Telecommunications instructed the change to prevent misuse of deactivated or reassigned mobile numbers.
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The new system will periodically check if the SIM card is active; inactive SIMs may require re-verification.
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If verification fails, account access might be temporarily suspended, but chat history will remain safe.
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This change specifically targets users in India (+91 numbers) and is currently in testing.
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