After years of rumors, choosing a handle for WhatsApp may materialize.
WhatsApp accounts have always been tied to a phone number, but in the past two years, we’ve seen signs that could change. Now, Meta is finally preparing to implement username support, but you’ll need to take some action first.
WhatsApp is actively developing a feature that will allow users to reserve a username. The feature was spotted in the latest beta of WhatsApp for Android by WABetaInfo.
A new link in the app’s Settings will allow users to reserve the handle they’d like to use once username support reaches them. That would be necessary as Meta is likely to roll out the full username support gradually. That way, users will be able to get their preferred handles and avoid someone impersonating them.
