How to Use WhatsApp on Two Phones with Same Number

As of March 2024, WhatsApp was estimated to have over 3 billion active users monthly. It offers many features that help users stay connected with friends and family.

With the rising need for constant connectivity, many want to use WhatsApp on many devices. In other words, many want to maximize their reach on the app without using multiple phone numbers. But is that possible?

Read the answer below and, most importantly, learn how to use WhatsApp on two phones. It doesn't matter whether you want to chat seamlessly between your phones. Or share an account with your family member. You'll find this article very useful.

Recommended reading: You might also want to learn what to do if you want to delete one WhatsApp account. Check out how in the other article.

Can You Use the Same WhatsApp Account on Two Phones?

Yes, you can use the same WhatsApp account on two phones. In 2021, WhatsApp introduced support for Linked devices. It allowed users to use the app across many devices. However, the downside was that you could only connect one smartphone to a single WhatsApp.

That changed in April 2023 when WhatsApp launched Companion mode. The mode allows users to use a single WhatsApp account on all their devices. Chats, contacts, and groups are synced across the devices.

You can link up to four phones to the same WhatsApp account. The setup process is the same as the existing Linked device feature. However, the Companion mode is different as it's designed specifically for smartphones.

Be it the iPhone or Android that you opt to add, each linked phone connects to WhatsApp independently. That ensures that your personal data and calls are end-to-end encrypted. Also, your primary device must not stay inactive for an extended period. WhatsApp will automatically log you out of all companion devices if it does.

That said, discover how to use WhatsApp on two phones with the same number below.

How to Use WhatsApp in Two Devices via the Companion Mode

Knowing how to use one WhatsApp account on two phones is important. You can use the app on one phone and continue from where you left off when you switch to your other phone. Learning this essential skill also makes sharing an account with a family member easy.

Whatever your intention is to want to use WhatsApp on two phones, the Companion mode has got you covered. You only need to ensure your primary phone is running the most recent version of WhatsApp. After that, follow the steps below to learn how to use one WhatsApp account in two phones.

1. Download the latest WhatsApp version on your other phone.
2. Open the app and follow the installation steps on the screen. First, choose your language and proceed. On the next screen, tap Agree and continue. That will take you to the login screen.

   

3. You'll be asked to log in to your account on the login screen. But instead of doing that, tap the three dots at the upper right. Choose 'Link to existing account.'

   

   A QR code will appear, just like in WhatsApp Web. You'll scan this code using the primary phone to learn how to use the same WhatsApp account on two phones.

4. Open the Linked Devices feature on the primary device. For an iPhone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Linked Devices > Link a Device.

   

5. On Android, open WhatsApp and tap the three dots at the upper right. Select Linked Devices and tap Link a device.

   

6. Tap OK and scan the QR Code on your secondary phone. That's how to log in to WhatsApp on another phone.

   

Your WhatsApp will now appear on both phones. And you can use the account on both devices without any problem. As mentioned, both will work independently.

Even when your primary device is locked, you can still use WhatsApp on the secondary phone. Just ensure the primary device isn't disconnected for an extended period. Otherwise, WhatsApp will log you out on the secondary phone.

WhatsApp Features Found on Secondary Phone

The companion device carries over most of the original WhatsApp features from the primary phone. These include the biometric lock feature. The feature allows you to lock access to your WhatsApp chats.

Additionally, disappearing messages in chats are carried over to the secondary device. That enhances privacy. You can even set an online status, custom last seen, profile photo, and About visibility. Just like you would on your primary device.

If you want to read receipts, the WhatsApp companion mode offers that, too. Generally, WhatsApp works perfectly on secondary devices. There are no delays in sending or receiving chats. WhatsApp messages are instantly synced between the two phones. If you delete a chat on the primary device, it also gets deleted on the companion device. And vice-versa.

Logging Out of WhatsApp on the Secondary Phone

You can decide to no longer use your WhatsApp account on two devices. That could be due to privacy or other reasons. In that case, you can easily log out of the secondary phone. Follow the steps below:

1. Open WhatsApp on your secondary phone and go to Settings.

   

2. In Settings, choose Account and tap Log out.

   

3. Tap Log out again to confirm your choice. You'll have successfully logged out of WhatsApp on your secondary device.

   

If you were wondering how can I use WhatsApp on two devices, now you have the answer. And it's as easy as discussed via the Companion mode.

[Bonus] Transfer and Merge WhatsApp Data Between Two Phones

You've learned how to use your WhatsApp account on another phone. But what about switching to another phone, new or old? You can rely on the power of Wondershare Mutsapper (Wutsapper). It's an easy-to-use software that transfers and merges WhatsApp data to your other phone.

It doesn't matter if the secondary phone is an iPhone or Android. Mutsapper supports most phones running on Android and iOS. Its Merge features ensure you enjoy a seamless transfer without overwriting your data.

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• • Transfer WhatsApp from Google Drive to iPhone.

Follow these steps to transfer and merge WhatsApp backup from Android to iPhone:

1. Open the Wondershare Mutsapper on your primary phone. Select the Android to iPhone option.

   

2. Enter your phone number to sign in to WhatsApp and then click Next.

   

3. Select a method to connect your primary phone to the secondary phone and authorize it. You can use an OTG adapter, ensuring fast and smooth data transfer. If you don't have this adapter, the Mutsapper desktop toolkit covers you. It can help you connect the two devices via your computer.

   

4. Follow the instructions on the screen to move and merge WhatsApp data from Android to iPhone.

   

Are you switching from iOS to Android? The following are the steps to transfer and merge WhatsApp data from iPhone to Android phone:

1. Repeat steps 1-2 above but choose iPhone to Android in step 2. Next, choose a method with which to connect your two devices to the computer. Authorize Mutsapper to access the iPhone.
2. Start copying your WhatsApp data backup from the primary phone (iPhone) to the Android.

   

3. Log in to WhatsApp to allow the software to transfer and merge your data.

   

4. Use the guiding tutorial to restore WhatsApp data on your Android phone.

   

Conclusion

You now know how to use WhatsApp on two devices. That is, log in to the same WhatsApp account with another phone. WhatsApp's Companion mode, launched in April 2023, makes this possible.

As you've realized, the steps are easy, and you can do it in a minute. So, implement those steps and enjoy WhatsApp on two smartphones.

And when the time comes to switch to another phone, use the Wondershare Mutsapper. It's your go-to tool for transferring and merging WhatsApp data between phones.