Multiple Accounts Coming to WhatsApp
What’s better than having a WhatsApp account? Well, of course it’s having two.
Today, we’re introducing the ability to have two WhatsApp accounts on Android logged in at the same time. Helpful for switching between accounts – such as your work and personal – now you no longer need to log out each time, carry two phones or worry about messaging from the wrong place.
To set up a second account, you will need a second phone number and SIM card, or a phone that accepts multi-SIM or eSIM. Simply open your WhatsApp settings, click on the arrow next to your name, and click “Add account”. You can control your privacy and notification settings on each account.
As a reminder, only use the official WhatsApp and don’t download imitations or fake versions as a way of getting more accounts on your phone. Your messages are only secure and private when using the official WhatsApp.
About unofficial apps
Unofficial apps are fake WhatsApp apps, developed by third-parties which violate our Terms of Service. We don’t support these apps because we can’t validate their security practices.
If you use these apps:
Your privacy and security are at risk. Unofficial apps carry malware that can steal your data, and damage your phone.
There’s no guarantee your messages or your data, like your location or the files you share, will be private and secure.
Your account might also be temporarily or permanently banned.
Always use the official WhatsApp app
Before downloading our official app, we recommend saving your chat history, media files, and documents.
Note: Only chat history created while using the official app is supported, and can be securely backed up.
Go to our website to download WhatsApp or the WhatsApp Business app and re-register your phone number.
For Android users, if you see an error that the app isn’t available in your country, visit this page to download WhatsApp.
Note: There isn’t any advertising on WhatsApp or on the Help Center. If you’re seeing advertisements, you might be using an unofficial version of the app. However, it is possible that certain businesses might message you about offers and announcements, even if they’re not on your contact list. To learn more about receiving offers and announcements from businesses, read this this article.
