How to have WhatsApp on two devices?

If you need it, you can have it WhatsApp on two devices mobile simultaneously. Although, we can tell you that, natively, until now it is not possible.

The multi-device feature of WhatsApp does not allow you to have a . For now, the WhatsApp Web version is the most viable alternative to respond to the frequent concerns of users about their account in the messaging app.

Take a detailed look at what you must do to use the same WhatsApp account on two mobiles:

Phone 1: WhatsApp Web from the browser

You cannot use the web version of WhatsApp on the same mobile where you have the SIM card, because it will ask you to scan the QR code, however, at the end of the process you will be able to use WhatsApp on two mobile devices:

Go to the browser and: you will immediately see the proposal to download the application, however, you must be clear that you are looking for the computer version. Another option is the desktop app().

The QR Code will appear on the screen (the one you must scan with phone #2): if it takes time to link the second mobile, you must refresh to generate a new code.

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Phone 2: With the WhatsApp app

On the second, or primary mobile, follow these instructions to use WhatsApp on two mobile devices:

1. Open the Google Play Store and make sure that the latest version of WhatsApp is installed on your phone. Open it.
2. Tap the three-dot menu button in the top right corner, then tap Paired devices.
3. Select the Pair a device option and verify your identity using your fingerprint or pattern/device unlock.
4. Scan the QR code that appeared on phone #1.

You can use WhatsApp web on the paired device, even if your phone loses Internet connectivity. Also, once you have finished the procedure, you can use the same WhatsApp account on two mobiles.

How to unlink devices from WhatsApp account?

The process to unlink the devices from the WhatsApp account is relatively simple. Follow these steps:

Go to the three-dot menu button in the top right corner > linked devices. The devices linked to the WhatsApp account will appear.

Click on the name of any device to unpair it and confirm by selecting Sign off in the dialog that appears.

We hope that with this article, you have been able to see that, indeed, you can have WhatsApp on two devices, even if the app does not have the functionality available natively. Let us know your opinion in the comments

Frequent questions:

What if I have WhatsApp on two phones?

If you have WhatsApp on two phones, you will only be able to access the same account on separate devices using a browser. Look at the explanation in detail that we leave you in the post.

How to have WhatsApp on tablet and cell phone at the same time?

To have WhatsApp on tablet and cell phone at the same time, use the multi-device mode, which will allow you the same thing that happens with WhatsApp Web and Desktop, which can be used at the same time as the mobile.

How to install WhatsApp on tablet and mobile at the same time?

To install WhatsApp on tablet and mobile at the same time, download and install WhatsApp Beta 2.22.21.6 beta or higher on the tablet. Then open it and tap Continue to display the QR code.

So, on mobile, go to linked devices and press Pair a device. Once this is done, you will be ready to scan the QR code of the tablet with the mobile.

Where is multi-device WhatsApp?

The WhatsApp multi-device is in the configuration section. There you will see the “Linked devices” option, where WhatsApp web was previously located. If this is not the case, it is possible that you do not have the WhatsApp app updated.