New Delhi, October 23: WhatsApp is one of the popular messaging apps worldwide, which allows users to connect with friends, family, and colleagues easily. However, many people are unaware of the app's hidden features that can improve their messaging experience. WhatsApp, the Meta-owned platform offers several features that can enhance how you communicate.

WhatsApp users can now link their primary accounts with several devices. Each linked device keeps your personal messages, media, and calls secure with end-to-end encryption. WhatsApp allows users to switch between devices without signing out and continue their chats seamlessly. However, live location sharing and adding status updates are not available on linked devices. Users will be logged out if their primary WhatsApp account is not used or active for more than 14 days. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Messaging Platform To Soon Introduce Contact Management From Linked Device; Check Details.

How to Link Primary WhatsApp Account on Web, Windows, Android and iOS

Many users only explore the surface of WhatsApp's capabilities to send messages, missing out on hidden tricks that can enhance their experience. Here are some ways to use WhatsApp companion mode to link multiple devices:

To link a primary device on the Web, first open WhatsApp Web on the device you wish to connect. A QR code will appear for scanning. On a primary Android phone, open WhatsApp, Tap on more options (three dots), Go to "Linked devices," and select "Link a device." Unlock your phone using biometric authentication or your PIN, then scan the QR code. For iPhone users, go to "Settings," select "Linked Devices," and follow similar steps, using either Touch ID, Face ID, or your PIN to unlock your iPhone before scanning the QR code to complete the linking process.

To link an Android companion phone to your primary phone, first download WhatsApp on the companion device. Open WhatsApp, tap "Agree and continue," then Tap on more options and select "Link as companion device" to generate a QR code. On your primary Android phone, go to "Linked devices," unlock it using biometric authentication or a PIN, and scan the QR code to link the device by scanning the QR code on your companion phone. Similarly, to link a companion iPhone, download WhatsApp and generate a QR code, and use your primary iPhone to scan it. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Messaging Platform Introduces Home Screen Widget, Camera Upgrade for iOS; Check Details.

To link a Windows PC to your WhatsApp, open WhatsApp for Windows, and a QR code will appear for scanning. On your primary Android Phone, open WhatsApp, go to "Linked devices," and tap "Link a device." Unlock your phone with biometric authentication or a PIN, then scan the QR code on your PC. For iPhone users, go to "Settings," select "Linked Devices," and unlock your phone using Touch ID, Face ID, or a PIN before scanning the QR code on the PC to complete the linking process.

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