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title: 6. How should I enter my WhatsApp number in the plugin?
description: "#### ✅ General Rules 1. Start with a **plus sign (+)**. 2. Enter your **country code**. 3. Add the **full phone number** (without spaces, dashes, or brackets). **Important:** - Remove **leading 0s** and special calling prefixes. - Enter the number…"
url: "https://wpchathelp.com/docs/how-should-i-enter-my-whatsapp-number-in-the-plugin/"
updated: "2025-09-12"
category: 8. FAQ
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# 6. How should I enter my WhatsApp number in the plugin?

#### ✅ General Rules

1. Start with a **plus sign (+)**.
2. Enter your **country code**.
3. Add the **full phone number** (without spaces, dashes, or brackets).

**Important:**

- Remove **leading 0s** and special calling prefixes.
- Enter the number exactly as if you were calling internationally.
- Do not include spaces, parentheses `()`, or hyphens `-`.

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#### 📌 Examples

- **United States (country code 1):**
  A number with area code `408` becomes: `+1408XXXXXXX`
- **Bangladesh (country code 880):**
  Local number `0123456789` becomes: `+880123456789`
- **Argentina (country code 54):**
  - Add **9** between the country code and area code.
  - Remove the **15** prefix.
  - Final format: `+54 9 XXX XXX XXXX` (13 digits).
- **Mexico (country code 52):**
  - Add **1** after `+52` (required for all mobile numbers).
  - Example: `+52 1 XXX XXX XXXX`.

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#### 🌍 Common Country Codes

| Country | Code | Example Format |
| --- | --- | --- |
| United States | +1 | +14155552671 |
| United Kingdom | +44 | +447911123456 |
| Canada | +1 | +14165551234 |
| Australia | +61 | +61491570156 |
| India | +91 | +919876543210 |
| Bangladesh | +880 | +880123456789 |
| Germany | +49 | +4915123456789 |
| France | +33 | +33612345678 |
| Brazil | +55 | +5511987654321 |
| Argentina | +54 | +5491123456789 |
| Mexico | +52 | +5215512345678 |
| South Africa | +27 | +27821234567 |
| Japan | +81 | +819012345678 |
| China | +86 | +8613712345678 |
| Saudi Arabia | +966 | +966501234567 |

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⚠️ If entered incorrectly, visitors may not be able to start a chat. Always double-check your number format before saving.