Using the same WhatsApp account on four phones is now possible; 

Have you ever wished you could use WhatsApp on more than one phone at the same time?

Well, now you can! WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to link their accounts to up to five smartphones, and access their messages, media, and calls on each device. This means you can switch between phones without logging out of WhatsApp, and keep your conversations secure with end-to-end encryption.WhatsApp, the popular messaging service with over 2 billion users, has announced that it is finally rolling out multi-device login support for more than one phone. Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement on both Facebook and Instagram. “Starting onwards, you can log into the same WhatsApp account on up to four phones,” he said.

According to WhatsApp, this feature will be available to all users within the coming weeks, allowing them to log into the same WhatsApp account on up to four phones. This is a significant change from the previous limitation of using one WhatsApp account on only one phone and multiple companion desktop devices.

With the new rollout, users will be able to sync their messages across devices, including other phones, meaning they can access the app on different devices even if one is switched off. This is made possible by WhatsApp's development of new technology to sync messages across devices while maintaining end-to-end encryption protection.

The company had been testing multi-device compatibility with select beta users since 2021. This was a challenging feat because of WhatsApp's full end-to-end encryption support for chats and calls.

Although messaging services like Telegram and Messenger have offered multi-device sync for messages, they have lacked support for end-to-end encryption, which is a key feature that sets WhatsApp apart. WhatsApp's new feature is a significant step forward for the company, making it an even more appealing messaging option for users.

How does it work?

To link your WhatsApp account to another phone, you need to follow these steps:

- Open WhatsApp on your primary phone and tap on the three dots icon in the top right corner.

- Select Linked Devices from the menu and tap on Link a Device.

- Scan the QR code that appears on the screen of the phone you want to link with your primary phone.

- Repeat the process for up to four additional phones.

How to unlink a device?

If you want to unlink a device from your WhatsApp account, you can do so by following these steps:

- Open WhatsApp on your primary phone and tap on the three dots icon in the top right corner.

- Select Linked Devices from the menu and tap on the device you want to unlink.

- Tap on Log out and confirm.

You can also log out from all linked devices at once by tapping on Log out from all devices and confirming.

What are the benefits?

The new feature has several benefits for WhatsApp users, such as:

- You can use WhatsApp on multiple phones without logging out and losing your chat history.

- You can access your messages, media, and calls on any linked device, even if your primary phone is not connected to the internet or has a low battery.

- You can keep your conversations private with end-to-end encryption on every linked device.

Additionally, WhatsApp is introducing a new method for linking devices. Users can scan a QR code or enter a verification code to link a new device to their account. This will ensure that only authorized devices can access the user's messages and data. Users will also be able to see and manage all their linked devices from within the app settings.

This feature is expected to improve the user experience and convenience of using WhatsApp across multiple devices. It will also enable users to switch between devices without losing any messages or data. Users who want to try out this feature can join the beta program or wait for the official rollout in the coming weeks.

So, what are you waiting for? Try out the new feature and enjoy using WhatsApp on multiple devices!