[Guide] How to use your WhatsApp account on multiple phones simultaneously

Good news! A much-wanted feature has finally come to WhatsApp devices on every platform be it Android, iPhone, Web Browser, and desktop. The messaging service has announced that users can use the same WhatsApp account on multiple phones at the same time. You can now pair up your Android or iPhone with another Android or iPhone handset with the second, third, or fourth phone being known as the companion device. Best of all, it's really simple to set up multiple phones with the same WhatsApp account, and we've got all the steps for you to follow after the break.

Something to note when linking phones together is that Live Location and Add Status functions aren't supported on the companion device. You'll also need to use your primary phone at least once every 14 days or the companion phone will be logged out. It's also advised that you update the WhatsApp app to the very latest version that is available on the Play Store or App Store, depending on your device.

Link an Android companion phone to your Android primary phone or iPhone primary phone

1. Download WhatsApp on the Android companion phone you want to link. Open WhatsApp and tap AGREE AND CONTINUE.
2. Tap More options > Link to an existing account. You’ll see a QR code to be scanned by your primary phone.
3. Open WhatsApp on your primary phone.
4. Android: Tap More options > Linked devices > Link a device.
5. iPhone: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device.
6. Unlock your primary phone:
7. If your device has biometric authentication, follow the on-screen instructions.
8. If you don’t have biometric authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the pin you use to unlock your phone.
9. Scan the Android companion phone QR code with your primary phone.

Link a companion iPhone to your Android primary phone or iPhone primary phone

1. Download WhatsApp on the companion iPhone you want to link. Open WhatsApp and tap Agree & Continue.
2. Tap link this device to an existing account. You’ll see a QR code to be scanned by your primary phone.
3. Open WhatsApp on your primary phone.
4. Android: Tap More options > Linked devices > Link a device.
5. iPhone: Go to WhatsApp Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device.
6. Unlock your primary phone:
7. If your device has biometric authentication, follow the on-screen instructions.
8. If you don’t have biometric authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the pin you use to unlock your phone.
9. Scan the iPhone companion phone QR code with your primary phone.

Web Browser and Desktop

Link a device

Open WhatsApp Web or Desktop on the device you want to link. You’ll see a QR code to be scanned by your primary phone.

Android

1. Open WhatsApp on your primary phone
2. Tap More options > Linked devices > Link a device.
3. Unlock your primary phone:
4. If your device has biometric authentication, follow the on-screen instructions.
5. If you don’t have biometric authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the pin you use to unlock your phone.
6. Point your primary phone to the screen of the device you want to link to scan the QR code.

iPhone

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone. Go to WhatsApp Settings > Linked Devices.
2. Tap Link a Device.
3. Unlock your iPhone if you’re on iOS 14 or older:
4. Use Touch ID or Face ID to unlock.
5. If you don’t have biometric authentication enabled, you’ll be prompted to enter the pin you use to unlock your phone.
6. Point your iPhone at the screen of the device you want to link to scan the QR code.