Anyone who regularly uses two smartphones can now actively use a WhatsApp account on both devices.

WhatsApp is more flexible by now allowing two smartphones with one account. This is finally good news for users who have a private phone in addition to a business phone. However, both devices are not equivalent, one of them is the main device. For example, backups are created and new registrations of devices are made.

See your second smartphone as a WhatsApp web variant, but integrated into the app so everything works more smoothly. Just like the web variant, you need to scan a QR code before you can use the device. As with WhatsApp Web, your main device does not require an active internet connection. You can also get a message on your second device first because, for example, your work phone is switched off at the weekend.

Chat history will be synced immediately after linking. After that you can use WhatsApp on both devices without missing a function anywhere.

Beta testers were able to get started with this feature two weeks ago. Read here how you can get started with the function starting today. You don’t see the option yet? It may take a few days before everyone can use the feature. WhatsApp is working on a quick rollout to everyone worldwide.

The messaging app has introduced new functionalities in recent months. Earlier this week, it announced new group management options. These follow the announcement of a full newsletter module and a tool that converts audio messages to text. Earlier this year, WhatsApp was rumored to be working on a feature to send full-resolution photos, but they’re keeping quiet about that for now.