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iPhone Users May Soon Switch WhatsApp Accounts Instantly as Multi-Account Testing Expands
WhatsApp is testing multi-account support on iOS, allowing users to use two different WhatsApp numbers on a single iPhone. Until now, this feature was limited to Android, or users had to use workarounds like WhatsApp Business. The new feature will keep each account's chat, notification, and privacy settings separate.
WhatsApp is testing multi-account support on iOS because the company is preparing to introduce a feature requested by users who want to access WhatsApp using multiple phone numbers on the same device. With the support for multiple accounts, iPhone users will be allowed to add two WhatsApp accounts on the same app and switch between them in an instant, a feature that was previously available only on Android or possible with workarounds, such as WhatsApp Business. Each account will have its own chat, notifications, and privacy settings, while switching won't require users to log out of any account.
This option is available to select testers who have installed WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.34.10.72 on their iPhones, according to feature tracker WABetaInfo. According to the report, a new Account List section has been added to the app's settings, where users can add up to two accounts- whether a new number, an old WhatsApp account, or a companion account linked via QR code. All data and privacy settings, including chat backups, remain separate for each profile.
