WhatsApp’s Latest Beta Lets You Set up a Username, so You Don’t Have to Share Your Phone Number
The beta feature lets users keep their phone numbers private and requires a 4-digit key to message new usernames.
- According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp has started a "phased rollout" of a new username feature to a "limited" number of beta users on Android and iOS.
- The main benefit of WhatsApp usernames is the ability to keep your phone number private, allowing users to share an identifier rather than their personal contact information.
- Restrictions for Usernames include a 3-35 character length, no "www." prefixes or domain endings, and users can optionally set a 4-digit "username key" for added security.
- You can link existing Facebook or Instagram usernames to your profile, though WhatsApp still requires a phone number to use the app, limiting complete anonymity for now.
- Availability is set to expand over the coming months as WhatsApp transitions the feature from beta versions to broader access among users.
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The new username system, which the messaging service has been testing for several months, will be rolled out in the coming weeks. WhatsApp has reportedly already begun this process with a limited number of users.
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