How to use 1 WhatsApp account on multiple devices at the same time

To support WhatsApp users more conveniently, you can now use 1 WhatsApp account on 2 devices or log in to multiple WhatsApp accounts on 1 device . With the option to use 1 WhatsApp account on 2 devices, you can use it on multi-platform devices, on computers or on WhatsApp web ,... The following article will guide you to use 1 WhatsApp account on 2 devices.

What is WhatsApp Companion Mode?

WhatsApp Companion Mode is a multi-device access feature introduced by WhatsApp.

This feature requires at least two devices: A primary device with an active WhatsApp account, and one or more companion devices with accounts set up. This means all your messages and chat history will be easily transferred from your primary device to your companion devices.

When you visit the WhatsApp app settings page on a companion device, it will display a status that says: This is a linked device. All messages are end-to-end encrypted, ensuring that each device's chat history, although similar, is kept separate.

Whenever your companion device connects to the internet, its WhatsApp app will show all your latest messages, regardless of whether you've logged out of WhatsApp on your main phone or not. This will no longer tie your account to a single device. This feature only lasts for 14 days, after which you'll need to log back in.

You can use WhatsApp Companion Mode on up to four devices. This can include Android phones and tablets, or iPhones and iPads. Obviously, you can’t use the same WhatsApp account on both iOS and Android.

Instructions for using 1 WhatsApp account on 2 devices

Step 1:

On the secondary phone, we click Agree and continue . Next, in the new interface, click on the 3 dots icon in the top right corner of the screen.

Step 2:

Show options, we click on Link as companion device .

Step 3:

Now display the QR code for us to scan the WhatsApp account code on the main device.

Step 4:

Now you access the WhatsApp application on the main device , then tap on the Settings item in the bottom corner. Switch to the account options interface, you tap on Linked Devices .

Step 5:

Next, click on Link Device to link to the secondary device you need to use. Now you need to scan the QR code on the secondary device to link the WhatsApp account on the main device.

The devices were immediately linked together with the same WhatsApp account.

The secondary device will download the WhatsApp chat from the main device and then display it on the secondary device interface so we can send WhatsApp messages on 2 different devices.

Advantages and disadvantages of using WhatsApp on two or more phones

WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps. People use it regularly to communicate with many people. Companion Mode has many advantages.

• You don't have to carry your main phone with you all the time : Using a companion device means you don't have to carry your main phone everywhere. This reduces the risk of loss, theft, or damage from rain, dust, and other elements.
• Minimize the risk of your WhatsApp account being exposed : You can remotely delete your companion app on another device. To maintain this privilege, simply log in to your primary WhatsApp device every 14 days.
• Your contacts don't need to know about your additional devices : All your WhatsApp devices work at the same time and your phone number doesn't change. Your chat recipients and contacts won't feel any difference.
• Improved Customer Support : WhatsApp is widely used for customer chat support. If you are a small to medium business, you can hire a total of 4 employees to operate the account properly on different devices.

Functionally, Companion Mode is very different from WhatsApp on the Web or WhatsApp on the Windows/Mac desktop. It ensures that your WhatsApp account is “always on” regardless of your device. The other methods require you to regularly log in to your primary phone to sync messages.

This feature has some limitations and drawbacks. Since you have to log in once every 14 days on your primary device, if your device is lost or stolen, your WhatsApp account will not be recoverable. However, you can at least back up your previous chat history to Google Drive.