This guide will help you learn how quick and easy it is to use the same WhatsApp account on two different devices. The methods you learn here will work for either Android phones or iOS devices.
Hi everyone! It is your good friend Frankie here again to teach you another little trick to help you master the messaging world through WhatsApp.
Today’s lesson is about using the same WhatsApp account on two devices at the same time.
There is no mistaking that as time goes on, your smartphone is getting smarter with every new model.
Nowadays, people rely on them for everything that they do. It has become so complex that many do not have just a single cell phone and SIM card anymore.
As a result, many have looked to getting phones with dual-SIM functionality, or at least have two separate phones altogether for different reasons.
One would typically be a personal device while the other is reserved more for business. In some cases, it could even be hiding very literal affairs!
The reasons that you might need two phones or dual SIMs can vary significantly, but it does beg a serious question:
Can the same WhatsApp account be linked to these different phones/SIM cards? Will you need to make a separate account for each device?
The article here is going to give you a little more information about what to do. You do not need to be an expert to take care of your problem. With following the later-listed steps, you can have your WhatsApp account on two different phones.
No time to waste – let’s begin.
Frankie’s Take:
You can look to this article to provide a detailed account of necessary steps to perform. Yes, the procedure itself is simple and quick, but some in-depth explanations help you to understand the process better. You will be able to complete these methods on either an Android or iOS device.
#1 Method: Run WhatsApp on Both Devices with a Multi-Devices Feature
A short while ago, the developers of WhatsApp rolled out a new helpful feature known as Multi-Devices.
As the name suggests, the feature allows a single user to put their account on multiple devices, up to four. Each of these can stay synced to the messaging app.
More impressive than this even is that the devices did not need to maintain a steady internet connection to function like work arounds of the past with WhatsApp Web.
Everyone can appreciate why this was beneficial news!
If you want to take advantage of this function in WhatsApp, here is what you need to do:
- On the original phone connected to WhatsApp and linked, go into the Settings
- Click Linked Devices and then Multi-Devices. A window will then appear showing you a QR code you will need to scan.
- On your second device, you should be heading over to WhatsApp Web. Here, you will need to use the ‘desktop site’ feature which will be more intricately explained below.
- Take your camera and scan the first device with the second, and after a few moments of transferring account data to the second device and link the two.
That is really all you will need to do!
If you were able to follow the steps as described, WhatsApp will remain available to both devices. You will not need to maintain an active internet connection with the host primary phone as you have had to in the past.
Granted this is not the same as physically installing WhatsApp again and connecting your account, but it will allow you to engage in chats, get notifications, and a slew of other features.
If you are not entirely keen on this approach, you are not out of luck. Below I will discuss a method of allowing WhatsApp on both devices without the need for WhatsApp Web QR code scanning.
Frankie’s Take:
You will also be able to use this approach if you wish to permit WhatsApp access to a tablet device. With this feature, you can keep active accounts for WhatsApp on your phone and tablet simultaneously.
#2 Method: Use WhatsApp on Two Devices without WhatsApp Web
Clearly one of the largest drawbacks of using WhatsApp Web to achieve multiple device connections to your account is not having a standalone app with its full features and functions, right?
Each time you want to send a message or reply to a chat, you have to login through the browser on the second device. That’s hardly convenient.
Not to worry because I have a trick you can use known as WhatsApp Business.
What is that?
This is a free application for both Android and iOS devices designed exclusively for small business owners.
The app is a way for these business owners to interface with their customers and take advantage of a multitude of other helpful features.
Users are able to create a profile for their small business and add details for the customer like a connected website link, physical store address, and other pertinent contact information.
Perhaps the most interesting feature of all is that it allows you to download the app on up to four separate devices using the same phone number.
Even better: WhatsApp Business is all but identical to the standard app you are using now.
Really, the only differences I can find are the logo and some extra features designed specifically to help the company and customer interaction happen more smoothly.
You will not need an actual business to install this app, it is available to everyone.
To get it, just go to the App Store and Play Store and click Install and it is available for iOS and Android.
Now, you just need to install it on all the devices that you want to use it on. Once you set it up with the same number, you have a WhatsApp account working on multiple devices with the full functionality you expect.
Frankie’s Take:
I am someone who uses this version of WhatsApp personally and can attest that it is the same one you are already using with added features. So, if you need some business functionality to go with the conversations you have with your friends, this is the app to choose. You also have an added bonus of features designed to help you manage some unsavory people.
Will Messages Be End-to-End Encrypted with WhatsApp Web and WhatsApp Business?
As stated by WhatsApp itself, “all of your personal messages, media and calls are end-to-end encrypted.”
Safety should not be a concern for you. Messages will stay invisible to everyone but the intended target, unless they physically have access to your phone and can read the conversations.
While from an IT standpoint the security of this app does not change, the more widespread your access in terms of multiple devices having connected WhatsApp accounts, the more likely that nosey people might find a way to view your content.
It is not difficult to forget to make certain accounts inaccessible, mainly by leaving WhatsApp Web or a device logged in at home or work. Be sure to keep these devices under a passcode to eliminate the threat of intrusion.
Conclusion
Now you have the information you need. Before we go, I want to take a moment and briefly recap to make sure you did not miss anything.
The first thing I showed you was that it was possible to have an account on two devices with a WhatsApp Web work around.
Second, I introduced you to WhatsApp Business and was able to show you how this would allow you to access this content across multiple devices.
As of right now, these are the best two options for achieving this goal. It is not the only remaining option, though.
You might also consider using the app Join. You can find out more about that in this guide I wrote about how to access WhatsApp with another phone using Join.
I hope that you have been able to appreciate this information and found it helpful. Check back with me as I intend to continue updating the website as new methods are discovered or features get added to the service.
If you have any questions or comments about this guide, see the comment section and leave me a message. I will respond.
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A big hug,
Frankie Caruso
PS – I am pleased to be able to provide you with a revolutionary guide that is sure to improve your use of WhatsApp. I have compiled tons of tricks for WhatsApp that almost no one knows It just might be worth it to take a look.
