How to switch accounts on WhatsApp

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WhatsApp's multiple account feature allows you to have two different accounts on a single Android device. To register a second account on WhatsApp, you will need to have a separate phone number or a device that takes multiple SIM cards. Once both accounts are registered, you can easily switch between them on the same device.
With WhatsApp, you can have two accounts that offer all the usual features and capabilities. Your active account is the one you're currently logged into, while your idle account is the one you're not currently using. Even when your account isn't being used, you can still get alerts about messages and phone calls. To see the content, just switch to the appropriate account.
For each account, you have the ability to customize your profiles by setting unique pictures, about fields, notification settings, and privacy settings.

Create a second account

  1. Tap
    more options
    > Settings > Account > Add Account.
  2. Tap Agree and Continue to agree to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.
  3. Select your country and enter your phone number in international phone number format.
    • Tap Continue to get your code by missed call.
    • Tap Verify another way to get your code by text or phone call.
  4. Enter your 6-digit code.
  5. Enter your name and tap Next.
    • You can add a profile photo and fill in the about field.
    • Tap Skip to create your profile later.

Switch account

  1. Tap
    more options
    .
  2. Tap Switch accounts.
Note:
  • This feature supports a maximum of two accounts.
  • Users can see activity on idle accounts. You will need to switch accounts in order to see the content.

Can’t add second account

If you can’t add a second WhatsApp account, try these troubleshooting steps:
  • Restart your phone.
  • Switch between Wi-Fi and cellular data.
  • Make sure you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed. Learn how to manually update WhatsApp.

Respond to notifications on idle accounts

You will receive notifications for new messages and calls on your idle account. You must switch accounts to access the content.
  1. When someone calls your idle account, you will get a push notification.
    • Tap Ignore to ignore the call.
    • Tap Switch Accounts to switch to your idel account.
  2. Select Answer or Decline the call.

Remove account

  1. Tap
    more options
    > Settings > Account > Remove account.
    • Tap Go to chat backup to back up chat history.
  2. Confirm the number and tap Remove.
Note:
  • If you remove an account, it will only be removed from the device you're currently using.
  • If you have linked devices, the account will be removed in 14 days.
  • Your WhatsApp groups and channels will remain unaffected.
  • You'll lose any messages or data not backed up. Learn more about backing up your data.
Delete account
  1. Tap
    more options
    > Settings > Account > Delete account.
    • Tap Change number to change your account number.
  2. Enter your country code and phone number and tap Delete account.
  3. Select the reason for deleting the account and tap Delete account > Delete account.
Note:
  • If you delete an account the account will be deleted from WhatsApp and all your devices.
  • Your message history will be erased.
  • You will be removed from all your WhatsApp groups.
  • Your Google Account backup will be deleted.
  • Any channels you created will be deleted.

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