2388091
WhatsApp error 2388091 Number isn't being migrated — register it instead
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Phone migration errors
Short answer
The registration code could not be sent or verified for this number because the number is not part of a phone number migration. Confirming ownership this way is only available for numbers that are actually being migrated. This number has to go through normal registration instead.
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2026-08-24
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- Karl Failed 2388091Number isn't being migrated — register it instead
How to fix it
- Register the number on your WhatsApp Business Account the normal way instead of migrating it.
- Complete the verification step for the number once it is registered.
Meta's official wording for this code
Description
This phone number isn't eligible to receive/verify a registration code since it is not being migrated. Phone ownership verification APIs are not available for this use case.
Meta's suggested solution
Register and verify the number.
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Common questions about this code
What does WhatsApp error 2388091 mean?
The registration code could not be sent or verified for this number because the number is not part of a phone number migration. Confirming ownership this way is only available for numbers that are actually being migrated. This number has to go through normal registration instead.
Can I just send the message again?
Not before the cause is addressed. Complete the steps above, then send again.
Is this a problem with my account?
You resolve this from your own account settings.
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