- WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to link their accounts on multiple devices.
- The new feature will make it easier for users to switch between devices without logging out and for additional employees to respond to customers using the same WhatsApp Business account.
- The feature has started rolling out globally and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp has launched a new feature that allows users to link their account on multiple devices, making it easier to switch between devices without logging out. This feature enables users to connect their WhatsApp account with up to four additional devices, including phones and tablets.
Each linked phone operates independently and ensures that personal messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted, ensuring secure communication.
In case the primary device remains inactive for a long time, the user’s account will be automatically logged out of all the companion devices. This ensures that users’ accounts remain secure even if they forget to log out. The feature will also be beneficial for small business owners as they can add additional employees under the same WhatsApp Business account.
WhatsApp announced that the update has started rolling out globally and will be available to everyone in the coming weeks.
Additionally, the messaging platform also introduced an alternative and more accessible process to link companion devices.
Users can now enter their phone numbers 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.
The new feature is an extension of the ‘WhatsApp Web’ feature that allowed users to access their accounts from a desktop. WhatsApp has also rolled out a new feature that allows users to post their WhatsApp Status to their Facebook Story automatically, enabling users to share their Status privately and securely. The app has also introduced a privacy audience selector for Status, allowing users to choose who gets to view their status updates.
Yes, WhatsApp has introduced a new feature that allows users to link their accounts on multiple devices.
Yes, each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently and ensures that personal messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted.
Yes, if the user is a small business owner, his/her additional employees will be able to respond to customers directly from their phones under the same WhatsApp Business account.
