Edited by: Sharya Sharma
Last updated: January 13, 2023, 11:45 AM IST
Linking a phone is similar to linking WhatsApp Web to your primary WhatsApp account. (Image: Reuters File Photo)
This way you can use the same WhatsApp account and the same phone number on two different devices at the same time.
WhatsApp has made it easier for users to stay connected across multiple devices by introducing the ability to link a secondary smartphone to your account. This allows you to use the same WhatsApp account and phone number on two different devices at the same time, without the confusion of managing separate accounts.
Linking a phone is similar to linking WhatsApp Web to your primary WhatsApp account – for both Android and iOS, and involves similar steps. But before you start, make sure you already have a primary WhatsApp account set up on your primary phone.
Follow these steps to link a secondary device to your primary WhatsApp account:
- On your secondary device, open the WhatsApp application and go to the section where you enter your phone number.
- Tap the three dots in the top right corner to open the menu.
- Select the option ‘Pair device’ from the menu.
- On your primary device, open the WhatsApp app and go to the “Settings” menu.
- Navigate to the “Paired devices” section.
- Tap “Pair a device.”
- Use your primary device to scan the QR code displayed on your secondary device.
- Wait for the devices to sync. Once completed, your WhatsApp account should now be able to function on both devices simultaneously.
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