How to Use a Single WhatsApp Account on Two Phones (or More!)
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Summary
Users of WhatsApp can simultaneously use a single account on two or more phones or tablets.
This is achieved through a feature called Companion Mode, which allows convenience and flexibility.
Companion Mode requires at least two devices: a primary device with an active WhatsApp account and one or more companion devices where the account has been set up.
There is a status indicator on the companion device displaying the message “This is a linked device” and messages are end-to-end encrypted.
QR code or a phone number code can be used to link the primary and companion devices.
Disabling a WhatsApp account on companion devices can be done on the primary device’s Linked devices page.
The account can also be logged out of from the companion device.
there is a status indicator on the companion device displaying the message “You have been logged out” and chat histories are erased.
WhatsApp account on companion devices can only be disabled, not deleted, and to do so the primary device must be accessed.
There are benefits and disadvantages to using WhatsApp on two or more phones, such as not having to carry two devices and being able to remotely wipe the companion device’s app.
