WhatsApp introduces a new feature that will protect users’ privacy more. This new update will be able to create a username on WhatsApp, so instead of sharing phone numbers to contact someone, you will be able to contact them using a username.
This update helps people by keeping their numbers private while talking to new contacts.
What Is the Whatsapp Username Feature?
Before this feature, when contacting someone on WhatsApp, you needed to have their phone number.
But now with the new update, you can set a unique username for your account. If someone needs to message you,u they would need that username instead of your phone number.
This means that sharing your number every time before contacting is no longer needed.
Why Is WhatsApp Adding Usernames?
The reason behind adding usernames to WhatsApp is privacy. Many people hesitate in sharing their personal numbers with strangers, large groups, or business chats.
With this feature, people can protect their privacy while still allowing others to contact them easily.
How Will It Work?
This works like, if someone knows your exact username, only then can they contact you.
Contacting someone by simply searching isn’t going to work; you need the exact username to contact.
How to Get a Username
When the feature is available for everyone, you can enable this feature simply by
Open WhatsApp Messenger app.
Go to Settings.
Tap Account.
Select Username to create your own or choose an available username.
Save your changes.
Risks of this feature
Many people would use fake usernames to impersonate famous people or brands. Because of this, usernames will always be mindful and careful, making sure they are talking to the right person.
When Will It Be Available?
WhatsApp has just started introducing this feature, but it isn’t available for everyone. The company is rolling out its feature in stages; if this feature isn’t shown in your settings, it only means it hasn’t reached your account yet.
This new username feature is a big initiative that WhatsApp has taken. It will protect people’s phone numbers and allow them to contact new people safely.
Once the feature is available, users will be able to connect more easily while keeping their personal information private.
If you want to know more about How to contact someone by username you can see this guide.
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