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WhatsApp Introduces Multiple Accounts Switching on Android
Now Android Users will use their multiple accounts on one device
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Earlier
today, WhatsApp introduced a new feature of switching multiple accounts on the
same device. Meta-owned company WhatsApp from its official X (previously known
as Twitter) announced an upcoming feature that will enable users to seamlessly
switch between multiple accounts on a single device. Previously, users had the
facility to use the same account on multiple devices, this feature takes it a
step further by allowing multiple accounts on one device.
2️⃣ is better than 1️⃣ we’re rolling out the ability to add a second account to your WhatsApp on Android. pic.twitter.com/tYvuUPWjsv
— WhatsApp (@WhatsApp) October 19, 2023
This feature provides users the convenience of switching multiple
accounts such as for work and for other personal messaging on one device which
will eliminate the need to carry multiple devices. Telegram had a similar
feature for many years, WhatsApp rolled out a multi-account feature for Android
beta users in early August but then removed it. Now this feature is set to be
available worldwide in the next few weeks.
How to set up multiple WhatsApp accounts on same the phone
To
set up a second account, you will need a second phone number or a phone that
supports Dual SIM or eSIM. Open your WhatsApp settings, click on the arrow next
to your name, and Click “Add Account”.A second phone number is necessary
for receiving of one-time passcode sent through SMS to gain access to a second
account. After confirmation, you will be able to seamlessly use multiple accounts
on the same device.
WhatsApp
also mentioned that your privacy and notifications for multiple accounts can be
very easily distinguished. Notifications from the multiple accounts will be
separated by the phone number mentioned in the beginning.
Update November 17, 2023 2:34 AM PST: Primary image changed in this article by author.
