WhatsApp Error 133006: Phone number requires re-verification
The phone number must be verified again before it can be used.
What this means
The phone number must be verified again before it can be used.
Why it happens
- Verification expired or was reset.
How to resolve it
Complete phone number verification before attempting to register again.
Learn more
See Meta's official reference for WhatsApp error code 133006.
Still stuck?
If the error persists after trying the steps above, note the exact error code (133006) and reach out to support with the message details — the code tells us exactly what WhatsApp rejected.
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