- The chat history, notifications and privacy settings of both the accounts will be different.
WhatsApp for iPhone Users: The long awaited feature has finally arrived for WhatsApp users using iPhone. Now two different accounts can be used within the same WhatsApp app on iPhone. For this, there will be no need to download WhatsApp Business app nor will you have to resort to any other phone.
Easy access to personal and professional numbers in one phone
Nowadays, many people keep different mobile numbers for personal and office work. Earlier, iPhone users had to use the WhatsApp Business app or have a second device to run WhatsApp on both numbers. After the new update, both accounts can be managed in the same app.
With the help of this feature, users will be able to easily switch from one account to another without logging in again and again. This will make it easier than ever to keep work and personal conversations separate.
How to add another WhatsApp account to iPhone?
To add another WhatsApp account, first go to Settings of the app. There tap on the arrow icon visible near the profile name. After this select Add Account option and follow the instructions given on the screen.
After completion of the process, the second number will also be activated in the same WhatsApp app and you will be able to easily switch between the two accounts as per your need.
Settings of both accounts will remain different
WhatsApp has designed this feature in such a way that both the accounts will work completely independently. This means that the chat history, notifications, privacy settings and other options of each account will be different.
If users wish, they can set separate notifications for both the accounts, so that it will be easy to identify which message has come on the personal number and which on the work account.
a second number will be needed
To avail this feature, you must have another mobile number. This number can be in the form of a physical SIM card or an eSIM supported in iPhone. After the number is verified, both the accounts can be used in the same app.
Android like experience now on iPhone too
Android users had got this facility a long time ago. Now WhatsApp has reduced the feature gap between the two platforms to a great extent by making this feature available in iPhone also.
The update will gradually reach all users
WhatsApp has started releasing this feature for iPhone users around the world. If this option is not visible in your phone right now, then first update WhatsApp to the latest version.
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