WhatsApp is a very popular messaging application. So popular that you might want to have more than one account, to help separate your work and personal life. WhatsApp does not allow you to have two accounts by default, but there are ways to circumvent the restriction. Let's see how you can get two WhatsApp accounts on one iPhone.
Use WhatsApp Business to set up a second account
Many people use the WhatsApp Business app to connect with their clients and clients. With WhatsApp, creating a second account for businesses is easy and free. However, the following method only works if you are using Dual SIM on your iPhone or an active SIM card on another device.
First, download WhatsApp Business from the App Store. Then do the following:
- Open WhatsApp Business. Select Accept and continue to agree to the Terms of Service.
- Select Use another number.
- Type the phone number of your second SIM card. Tap Done.
- Select Yes to confirm the number.
- Enter the verification code sent to your device.
- Tap Skip Restore if there is no previous iCloud backup available.
- Type your name and select your business category. If your second account is for personal use, just select Not a business.
- Press Next.
- Select Explore to start adding more information about your business. To do it later, select Not now.
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That's all! You now have a second WhatsApp account that is completely separate from your current account. You can start sending and receiving messages, make WhatsApp calls, create groups, etc.
Use Whats up app to mirror a second account
If you think WhatsApp Business is too formal, an alternative app is the Whats up app. This app acts as a mirror to another device that already has an existing WhatsApp account.
First, download Whats up from App Store. Then follow these steps:
- Open the Whats up application and select the Double tab. This takes you to a mobile version of WhatsApp Web.
- On your second device, go to WhatsApp Messenger.
- Select Settings.
- Tap Pair Device to scan the QR code on your iPhone screen.
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You have now set up your second WhatsApp account on Whats up. To use your first account, simply access your iPhone's WhatsApp app as usual. Then use the Whats up application to use your second account.
The main disadvantage of Whats up is that it contains a lot of advertisements. However, compared to most whatsapp dual apps on app store, whats up messaging interface is perfectly mobile friendly.
Other apps are less user-friendly as they display the desktop version of WhatsApp Web. You'll end up having to zoom in and out to read and type your messages.
Can you get two WhatsApp accounts with the same phone number?
Unfortunately, you cannot use two WhatsApp accounts linked to the same phone number simultaneously.
For example, if you try to set up WhatsApp Business with your WhatsApp Messenger number, that number will be disconnected from the old app. All your WhatsApp Messenger conversations will be moved to WhatsApp Business, and vice versa.
If you apply the steps for What's New on the same number, you will only get an exact copy of your existing WhatsApp Messenger. For example, all new messages, regardless of where you sent or received them, will appear on both apps.
Use Dual WhatsApp on your iPhone
There are limitations to having two WhatsApp accounts on your iPhone. At this time, it is not possible to use the same phone number on the same device. But you can have two WhatsApp accounts as long as they are linked to different phone numbers.
On the other hand, there are ways to use the same WhatsApp account on multiple devices if you want a different kind of flexibility.
If you have any questions or suggestions, let us know in the comments.
