Last year, WhatsApp introduced the ability for users to message seamlessly across all their devices, while maintaining the same level of privacy and security. Today, the company has taken this a step further by introducing the ability to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones.

This is a feature that has been highly requested by users, and it allows you to link your phone as one of up to four additional devices, just like you would when linking with WhatsApp on web browsers, tablets, and desktops. Each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently, ensuring that your personal messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted.

What this means is that if your primary device is inactive for a long period, you will be automatically logged out of all companion devices. This ensures that your conversations remain private and secure.

The ability to link phones as companion devices makes messaging easier. Now you can switch between phones without signing out, and pick up your chats where you left off. This is particularly useful for small business owners, as additional employees are now able to respond to customers directly from their phones under the same WhatsApp Business account.

The update has started rolling out to users globally, and it will be available to everyone in the coming weeks. Additionally, WhatsApp is introducing an alternative and more accessible way to link to companion devices. Now, you can enter your phone number on WhatsApp Web to receive a one-time code, which you can use on your phone to enable device linking, rather than having to scan a QR code.

This is a significant update for WhatsApp, as it makes the app even more convenient to use, while also maintaining the highest level of privacy and security. WhatsApp continues to innovate and improve its offerings, ensuring that it remains one of the most popular messaging apps in the world.