Do you have more than one phone number or want to keep your work and personal chats separate? WhatsApp is finally gaining multi-account support.
WhatsApp may soon allow you to seamlessly switch between two accounts, thereby ending the need to set up multiple instances of the app on your phone. A new update on the beta channel, version 2.23.17.8 to be specific, has introduced a multi-account feature, allowing users to add and switch between multiple WhatsApp accounts on the same app.
The multi-account feature was previously under development but is now available to some beta testers who install the latest update, according to WABetaInfo. Users can add a new account by tapping the arrow icon next to the QR code button in the app’s settings. They can also switch to a different account from the same menu. Each account has its own chats, notifications, and settings, and stays on the device until the user logs out.
This feature is useful for people who have more than one phone number and want to keep their personal and professional conversations separate. It also simplifies the process of using multiple accounts on the same device, as users do not need to use different devices or parallel apps to access their accounts. Users can use one app on their main device to manage and switch between their accounts.