There has been an announcement by Meta that users of smartphone devices will soon have the ability to use two WhatsApp accounts on the same device.
According to Zuckerberg, switching between work and personal accounts is now much easier with this feature in place – now you don't have to worry about logging out individually each time, carrying two phones, or having your messages sent from the wrong account.
The WhatsApp Business feature has been in development for a few months now, both in the beta version of WhatsApp and in the business version. Now it is finally available. In a recent press release, Meta said the new capability aimed at making switching accounts easier for users, such as switching between their personal phone numbers and their professional numbers, a feature aimed to simplify life for users.
There are many people who prefer to maintain two WhatsApp accounts: one for work and one for personal communication. As a result, these users need to download a copying app on Android or setup a WhatsApp Business account on iOS in order to use this method. In this situation, it is important to point out that the multi-account login feature opens up.
It gives users the option to switch from one WhatsApp account to another with just a few taps. For the feature to be enabled, users will need to obtain a new phone number (with a SIM card) or a new phone with multiple SIMs installed in order to use it. Through a one-time password, a verification will be done for the second number by the app.
There has been some discussion regarding the availability of the feature on Android, but to date, it is only available on Android devices. In the coming weeks, users are expected to receive the new update. Meta also recommends that users only use the official WhatsApp application and not download unofficial or fake versions to make it easier for them to add more accounts.
WhatsApp assures users that their messages are secure and private, whereas imitations may not provide the same level of security for your messages.
Currently, Meta's decision is to create a new feature to make it easier for users to use multiple WhatsApp accounts on different devices in the future.
As of 2021, Meta has now expanded this feature to include other smartphones, so users will now be able to access their accounts on Android tablets, browsers, or computers using the multi-device feature. As a result, users of Meta will now be able to use their WhatsApp accounts on two different smartphones simultaneously.
When setting up a second account, users can do so by going to Settings > Add Account. When setting up, they will need their second mobile phone with a SIM or a device that has the physical or eSIM capabilities for multi-SIM. It was announced earlier this week that each account can have its own notifications and privacy settings.
With the passkey support that WhatsApp launched earlier this week for the Android version, users can no longer use SMS-based two-factor authentication to log into the app.
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Meta, Mark Zuckerberg, has unveiled an upcoming functionality that will enable users to utilize two WhatsApp accounts on one device, thereby streamlining the administration of personal and professional dialogues.
This functionality, initially accessible on the Android platform, is scheduled for global implementation in the forthcoming weeks. Users will be required to possess an extra telephone number for verification purposes. Meta strongly advises against the acquisition of unofficial WhatsApp versions due to security concerns. This advancement is congruent with Meta's endeavours to augment user satisfaction and extend multi-account capabilities across diverse devices.
