Akshatha K
|
Sep 30, 2024
Getting Started
WhatsApp is an essential tool for communication, but sometimes you may want to verify if a specific number is on WhatsApp before sending a message. Whether you're contacting a potential client, business partner, or a personal acquaintance, Periskope offers a convenient tool to instantly check if a number is registered on WhatsApp.
Not only can you verify if the number is on WhatsApp, but you can also retrieve valuable information, such as whether the number is active, a business account, or linked to the WhatsApp API. Here's how you can easily check this information using Periskope.
Step-by-Step Guide: Check if a Number is on WhatsApp
Follow these simple steps to retrieve a contact's WhatsApp display picture and other details with Periskope:
Click this link to access the free Periskope tool
Enter the Phone Number: In the input field, enter the WhatsApp number you wish to check, ensuring it's in the correct international format. For example, if you're checking a number from India, you would enter +91 followed by the phone number (e.g., +91 96116 95332)
Click “Check if Active on WhatsApp”
After entering the number, click on the "Check if Active on WhatsApp" button. If the number is not on WhatsApp, it will show a red crossIf a number IS on WhatsApp, you will see the following details
WhatsApp Display Picture: The tool will display the current profile picture of the number (if one is set).
Is Active on WhatsApp?: A green checkmark (✅) will confirm if the number is active on WhatsApp.
Is Business Number?: This shows whether the number is registered as a WhatsApp Business account.
Is WABA API Number?: Check if the number is associated with the WhatsApp Business API accpunt.
Is Verified?: This shows if the number is verified with a green check by WhatsApp
Manage WhatsApp Groups & Chats at scale with Periskope
Periskope helps automate your day to day business on WhatsApp. Whether it's managing and scaling WhatsApp groups and chats or integrating WhatsApp with your internal systems, Periskope helps you do it all.
Here are some features our 1,200+ global clients love:
Multi-agent, Multi-number WhatsApp Inbox for Shared Visibility and Access
Manage WhatsApp Groups, 1:1 Chats, & Communities at Scale
Automatically Create Tickets from Customer Queries (on WhatsApp Groups & 1:1 Chats)
Schedule and Send Messages to WhatsApp Groups & 1:1 Chats
Track Important Messages, Generate Responses, & Summarize Discussions with AI
Measure Team Productivity (Replies, Response Rates, Open Tickets, etc.)
Integrate WhatsApp with HubSpot, Freshdesk, Zoho Desk, Slack & More
Automate Actions with Custom WhatsApp APIs & Webhooks