Step-by-step guide: How to log in to WhatsApp on multiple devices

WhatsApp has launched a highly anticipated feature: multi-device support. Users can now connect up to four phones, irrespective of whether they use an iPhone or an Android device, to a single WhatsApp account with this latest update.

This companion device linking feature brings convenience to messaging, allowing smooth switching between phones without the need to log out, ensuring that users can pick up their conversations where they left off. For small businesses, this means that additional employees can now directly respond to customers using the same WhatsApp Business account on their phones.

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WhatsApp also has plans to make companion device linking more accessible by introducing an alternative method. Shortly, users will have the option to enter their phone number on WhatsApp web and receive a one-time code, getting rid of scanning a QR Code.

Steps to link WhatsApp on multiple devices

1. On Android

1. Open WhatsApp on the primary phone.
2. Tap More options.
3. Go to Linked Devices> Link a device.
4. Unlock the direct phone using biometric authentication or by entering the phone's PIN.
5. Point the direct phone to the screen of the device the user wants to link and scan the QR code.

2. On iPhone

1. Open WhatsApp on the phone and go to WhatsApp Settings.
2. Tap "Link a Device."
3. Unlock the iPhone using Touch ID, Face ID, or by entering the phone's PIN.
4. Point an iPhone at the screen of the device user wants to link and scan the QR code.