Whatsapp on multiple devices: WhatsApp launches a new feature, users can now use accounts on multiple phones. Last year, WhatsApp introduced the ability for users globally to message seamlessly across all their devices while maintaining the same level of privacy and security.

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WhatsApp said we’re improving our multi-device offering further by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones. A feature highly requested by users, now you can link your phone as one of up to four additional devices, the same as when you link with WhatsApp on web browsers, tablets and desktops. Each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently, ensuring that your personal messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted, and if your primary device is inactive for a long period, we automatically log you out of all companion devices.

Linking phones as companion devices makes messaging easier. Now one can switch between phones without signing out and pick up your chats where you left off. Or if you’re a small business owner, additional employees are now able to respond to customers directly from their phones under the same WhatsApp Business account. This update has started rolling out to users globally and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.

Also rolling out over the coming weeks, WhatsApp will introduce an alternative and more accessible way to link to companion devices. Now users can enter their phone number on WhatsApp Web to receive a one-time code, which they can use on their phone to enable device linking, rather than having to scan a QR code.  WhatsApp looks forward to introducing this feature to more companion devices in the future. 

 

Whatsapp on multiple devices: Steps to use WhatsApp account on multiple devices

Step 1: Open WhatsApp.

Step 2: Tap on More options > Linked devices.

Step 3: Tap on Link a device.

Step 4: Unlock your phone.

Step 5: Point your primary phone at the screen of the device you want to link and scan the QR code.