WhatsApp: How to use the same account on multiple phones

WhatsApp has plenty of options for staying connected with family and friends. WhatsApp addedsupport for linked devicesin 2021, allowing you to use the app across multiple devices. The downside was that you could only connect one phone to a single WhatsApp account. That changed with the April 2023 update, which launched Companion mode. This mode allows you to link up to four additional devices, including phones. Here’s how to set up WhatsApp’s Companion mode on a Google Pixel or anytop budget Android phone.

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WhatsApp Companion mode: A brief introduction

Companion mode allows you to use a single WhatsApp account on all your devices. Chats, contacts, and groups are synchronized across devices. You can link up to five devices to your WhatsApp account.

Although the set-up process is similar to the existing Linked devices function (more on that below), WhatsApp’s Companion mode is different as it is designed for smartphones. The feature was released on April 25, 2023.

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Install and set up the latest version of WhatsApp

Before you set up Companion Mode, make sure you’re running the recent version of the app. You can download the WhatsApp Messenger app from the Google Play Store or the App Store on iOS. Android users can alsodownload the APK on WhatsApp’swebsite.

We use an Android phone in this tutorial. The process is the same on the iOS app. If you use an iPhone, you can follow along without a problem.

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Next, use your main smartphone to scan the QR code (or enter a passcode) and link your account.

Enjoy texting from two (or more) phones

With Companion mode, you can use WhatsApp on up to five phones simultaneously. Plus, WhatsApp works on your secondary phone even without a SIM card. You can enjoy most WhatsApp features on your secondary phone, such as sending and receiving messages, images, and videos. You can also make and receive WhatsApp voice and video calls from your secondary phone. If that isn’t enough, make the most of WhatsApp with thesetips and tricks.

Q: Can you use WhatsApp on multiple phones?

Yes, WhatsApp’s Companion mode allows you to use a single account for up to five devices.

Q: Does Companion mode work on business accounts?

The April 2023 WhatsApp update allows you to use companion mode for personal and business accounts.

Q: What devices can I connect to my WhatsApp account?

WhatsApp offers companion support on the following platforms:

Q: Can I use WhatsApp if I don’t have carrier service on my companion phone?

Yes,you can link a phone that doesn’t have servicethrough a carrier. You’ll need to use your primary phone, however, to link new devices, and it needs to have carrier service.

Q: Will my message history appear on all my linked devices?

When you link your primary phone to another device, WhatsApp will send an encrypted copy of your recent message history. This data is stored locally on each device. If you do not see an older message on a companion device, you should be able to find the message on your primary phone.

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