Meta has recently unveiled an important feature they plan to implement soon: users will be able to use WhatsApp with a username instead of a phone number. Here are the details and what you need to know about this feature:
Freedom from Phone Numbers is Exclusive to WhatsApp Web
As you know, the necessity to use a phone number has spread across various platforms on the internet and social media. Even registering on a simple website can require entering a phone number. In this area, Telegram has stood out among social media platforms for allowing users to hide their phone numbers. It seems Meta is aiming to counter Telegram with WhatsApp.
WhatsApp plans to offer its users the ability to create a unique username, similar to other social media platforms. This new feature will allow users to choose a username that no one else has. Unlike platforms like Discord, WhatsApp usernames will be unique and won’t include any distinguishing tags.
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Even if you set a username, people who know your phone number can still find you and contact you on WhatsApp. However, creating a username will provide an additional layer of privacy. Only those who know either your username or your phone number will be able to initiate a chat with you.
Currently, this new feature is being developed exclusively for WhatsApp Web users. Since the feature is still in the development phase, it is clear that WhatsApp is continuously improving its design. The latest updates to WhatsApp Web will include radical changes such as a new interface and login with a username.
