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Now there will be no need to keep another phone, this feature of WhatsApp is making waves, run 2 accounts in the same app

Samira Vishwas | May 8, 2026 8:24 AM CST

WhatsApp Multi Account And Dual Account: today’s time WhatsApp It has become an essential part of our life which is used daily. Be it any personal work or office work, if you also want to keep both of them separate, then now there is a news of great relief for you. Let us tell you that WhatsApp’s great feature multi-account is now Android and iPhone Has been made available in both. Which simply means that you will be able to run two WhatsApp accounts on the same phone and in the same app. In which you will not need to use your phone or log out again and again.

How to switch WhatsApp account for iPhone users

If you use iPhone then you have to follow these steps.

First open WhatsApp app
Go to Settings tab
Tap on the chevron icon below the profile name, all linked accounts will be visible.
Select the account you want to use

In this way you can easily switch accounts. If your second account is not being added, then you can follow these steps by restarting the iPhone first. Because sometimes network problems also cause problems. Along with this, you have to keep in mind that you install only the latest version of WhatsApp in the phone.

The method of adding a new account is very easy

Along with this, if you want to add another account, then for that you have to follow these steps.

First go to Settings
Tap on the plus icon next to the name.
Select the option of Add Account.
Accept the terms and conditions
Enter your mobile number and verify with OTP.
Setup profile after verification is complete

In this way you can create your second WhatsApp account. Due to which there will be no problem.

Android users can also take advantage

Like iPhone, you can use these features in Android phones also. You have to follow these steps.

Open WhatsApp and tap on the three dots visible above.
Select Switch Account option
You’ll be able to switch between the two accounts instantly

Along with this, let us tell you that for now WhatsApp is providing the facility of maximum two accounts in one device. Apart from this, the special thing in this feature is that the messages will keep coming continuously in the account which you are not using. But one thing should be kept in mind that to read the message, view or answer the call, you will have to switch to that account.

Why is this feature of WhatsApp special?

This feature is being said to be special for those people who want to work keeping business and personal life separate. Earlier, people had to keep two phones or resort to WhatsApp Business, but now you will be able to do this work with a single app. Let us tell you that if this feature is not visible in your phone now, then update WhatsApp immediately. It is possible that your phone has an old version due to which you are not seeing this feature.