If you are facing problems with using one account of WhatsApp on two phones without using the web version of WhatsApp. Then WhatsApp the most popular messaging app with 2 billion users has solved your problem. WhatsApp has launched the feature of using the same account on multiple devices without hassle.
Before launching this new WhatsApp feature, one account could only be signed into one device at a time. You couldn’t possibly log in to a single account on multiple devices simultaneously. Now, this newly launched feature makes it possible for users to use one account on multiple devices simultaneously.
This feature is very useful if you are a business owner and want your employees to respond to your customers’ queries with the same account on employees’ phones. Or if you have multiple phones and want to use the same account on all devices for any reason, this feature is very helpful. You can use the same WhatsApp account on up to four devices at the same time.
There is a separate WhatsApp connection for each phone linked to WhatsApp. All your messages are end-to-end encrypted as per WhatsApp policy. The linked devices will not be dependent on the primary device. If the primary device remains inactive for a long time, all linked devices will be logged out.
How to sign into WhatsApp on multiple devices?
To use this feature first install the latest version of WhatsApp and create an account on a smartphone. You can skip the installation process if you already have the latest version of WhatsApp and an account on your smartphone. Next, install WhatsApp on the second phone where you want to use your account. You will have two options when you open the app on your second phone. After that, tap ‘Link to an existing account’. It will generate a QR code once you click it.
Open WhatsApp on your original device and click the three dots button at the top right corner. To link a device, click the ‘Link a device’ option. Then scan the QR code on the second device. After scanning you will be logged into the second phone and can use your WhatsApp account on that device. The device where you created your WhatsApp account will be considered your primary device for WhatsApp. The primary device will not need to be active. But if you don’t use WhatsApp on the primary device even once in 14 days, you will be logged out of other devices.
What Are the Advantages Of Using This Feature?
The advantage of this newly launched feature is that users can stay in touch with their contacts, even if their primary device is unavailable. For example, If the battery of user’s phone runs out, he can use another connected device. Because of this users can continue their chats without any interruption. Additionally, this feature is very helpful for users to use a WhatsApp account on a device with a keyboard to easily write longer messages. Users can also use WhatsApp account on devices that are considered convenient for certain tasks.
What are the limitations of using this feature?
While this feature has many advantages, there are also some limitations to using this “Multi-Device” feature. For example, users can not be able to share live locations or forward messages to multiple chats on secondary devices. Additionally, all devices must be connected to an active internet connection to use this Multi-device feature.
Conclusion:
In conclusion, this WhatsApp feature has proven to be a game changer. This feature lets individuals stay connected with their loved ones, family, and friends. Also, this feature makes it easy for small businesses to stay in touch with their clients. WhatsApp has strengthened its position as one of the top messaging apps in the world with this feature. Hence, you can easily use WhatsApp on multiple devices with just one account by trying it out for yourself.
