WhatsApp’s multi-account support feature is now available for select beta users

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WhatsApp has been rolling out a lot of new features lately, but we’re expecting the messaging app to get even more in the coming weeks. Meta’s successful acquisition is testing new features all the time, but only select beta testers have access to these.
The folks over at WabetaInfo made a habit of dissecting every new beta version of the app WhatsApp releases to discover all the new stuff the company plan to bring sooner, later, or sometimes, never.
WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.17.8 is very important because it brings one of the most requested features, the ability to add multiple accounts to the app.
As per WabetaInfo’s findings, the new feature is fresh out of the oven and is now going through the usual beta testing before being released worldwide. Only select beta testers have access to multi-account support, but its availability might expand as the testing process progresses.
With multi-account support, WhatsApp users can add a new account to their app by tapping the arrow icon next to the QR code button. Switching between accounts can also be done from the same menu. New accounts will remain attached to your WhatsApp app until you log out.
The addition of multi-account support will make it easier for WhatsApp users to keep all their conversations from multiple accounts on a single device. It’s an incredibly useful feature for those with more than one WhatsApp account and currently using two devices to handle them.
Since the feature is now going through the testing process, it might get some changes, but at least we know it’s in the pipeline. Regardless of the form it will take in the end, multi-account support is coming folks, so be ready to throw away that second phone that you’ve been keeping to manage your multiple WhatsApp accounts (or not).
Questions & Answers
Q.Is the multi-account support feature available to all WhatsApp users yet?
Is the multi-account support feature available to all WhatsApp users yet?
No, the multi-account support feature is currently only available to select beta testers. It is going through beta testing before a wider release, and its availability may expand as testing continues.
Q.How do users add a new account once the multi-account feature is available?
How do users add a new account once the multi-account feature is available?
Users can add a new account by tapping the arrow icon located next to the QR code button within the WhatsApp app. Switching between accounts can also be done from this same menu.
Q.What is the primary benefit of this new multi-account feature for users?
What is the primary benefit of this new multi-account feature for users?
The multi-account support feature allows users to manage all their conversations from multiple WhatsApp accounts on a single device. This is particularly useful for those who currently use two devices.
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