WhatsApp Update: One phone, four accounts! Activate it this way, just follow these steps..
WhatsApp is constantly upgrading with new features, and this update is useful for millions of users. If you have to maintain separate phones for personal, work, and business purposes, you can now find relief. WhatsApp is rolling out a feature that allows you to run four different WhatsApp accounts on a single phone. This feature is available on both Android and iOS. It offers the option of app switching—and the best part is that it doesn't require a separate phone.
What's the new feature?
You can now use up to four accounts in a single WhatsApp app:
1 personal account
1 office number
1 business number
1 extra number
- a total of four.
This feature was previously only available in WhatsApp Business, but is now rolling out to all WhatsApp users.
How does this feature work?
WhatsApp now supports account switching within the app.
This means that the work previously done by Parallel Apps, Dual Apps, or Clone Apps is now being done by WhatsApp itself.
One phone, four WhatsApp accounts - how to activate them
Follow these steps to add a new account:
Step 1: Open WhatsApp
Step 2: Tap your profile photo (DP) on the top right.
Step 3: You'll see the "Add account" option below.
Step 4: Click on it.
Step 5: Enter your new number.
Step 6: Verify the account by entering the OTP.
That's it! Another account has been added to your WhatsApp.
Switching accounts is now incredibly easy.
To switch:
Go to the profile icon again.
Simply tap the account you want to switch to.
Instant Switch - without logging out.
Who is this feature for?
People with multiple businesses
Job + Freelance Users
Social Media Managers
E-commerce Sellers
Those with 2–4 accounts
Those who need to keep their chats separate
Will security be impacted?
Each account:
Will be verified separately
Will have separate settings
Will have separate privacy controls
This means: Personal chats and work chats won't mix.
Chart: What's changed between using WhatsApp now and before?
Features Before Now
Number of accounts 1 (fixed) Up to 4
Login method Uninstall + Reinstall Direct Switch
Device required: Separate phone or clone app. Only one phone
Privacy settings are set the same for each account
Business chats need a separate app to manage them all in one place
Is the need for WhatsApp Business gone now?
No.
The feature is available to everyone, but WhatsApp Business still has:
Product Catalog
Auto Replies
WhatsApp Cloud API
Quick Replies
Business Analytics
- Features like these are available.
Who will get this feature?
WhatsApp is rolling out this feature in phases.
Meaning:
Some users have already received the feature.
Some will receive it in the coming days.
If you don't see it yet, keep the app updated.
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