Couldn't Link Device – WhatsApp QR Code or Pairing Code Fails

Trouble linking your WhatsApp number? Learn how to fix the "Couldn't link device. Try again later" error when connecting via QR code or pairing code in Whapi.Cloud. Simple solutions to restore connect

If you see the error "Couldn't link device. Try again later" when connecting your WhatsApp number to a Whapi.Cloud channel, it typically means the WhatsApp client is unable to complete the secure linking process. This can happen with both QR code and pairing code (OTP) methods.

🔧 Troubleshooting Steps

Try the following tips — in most cases, they resolve the issue:

• Update your WhatsApp app to the latest version from the App Store or Google Play.

• Disable any VPN on your phone — it may interfere with WhatsApp’s authentication.

• Check your phone’s time settings and make sure they match your time zone. Enable automatic time if possible.

• If you're trying to connect via pairing code (OTP), try using the QR code method instead — it is more stable.

• Clear the WhatsApp app cache on your phone (for Android users).

• If the issue still occurs, reinstall WhatsApp — this often solves pairing errors.

In most cases, retrying after a short delay or following the steps above will resolve the issue.

Still having trouble? Contact our support team and we’ll help investigate further.