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How to activate the new WhatsApp multi-devices feature

After several months of testing, WhatsApp has now enabled its multi-devices functionality. Although the feature is still in its beta testing stage, it is worth noting that this will be one of WhatsApp’s biggest updates in the past few years.

The remarkable thing about this update is that you can use WhatsApp on four(4) different devices simultaneously. You will not have to worry about keeping the connection active on other devices because each of these devices will connect to your WhatsApp account independently.

Once you join the multi-device beta, you can use WhatsApp on up to four linked companion devices at once without the need to keep your phone connected. This feature works well without losing any of your chats or media. Messages are still end-to-end encrypted by WhatsApp.

Although the stable version is yet to be announced by WhatsApp in the coming weeks, users can still join the beta test to try new functionality before the full release. The multi-device beta is an opt-in program that gives you early access to try a new version of WhatsApp for Web, Desktop, and Portal.

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Eligibility

The WhatsApp multi-device feature is currently available to:

WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business app beta users using the latest version of WhatsApp beta on Android and iPhone.

WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business app users in limited countries. The multi-device beta will be rolling out worldwide.

How to join WhatsApp multi-device beta Android

Update your WhatsApp to the latest version.
Open WhatsApp and Tap on the three dots menu on the top right corner.
Tap on Linked Devices.
Tap on Multi-device Beta and select Join Beta and follow the instructions on the screen.
Scan to link the phone with the PC.

You can now use WhatsApp on another device(web, desktop) without an active internet connection on the phone.

How to join WhatsApp multi-device beta iOS

Update your WhatsApp to the latest version.
Open Your WhatsApp and head to Settings.
Tap on Linked Devices.
Tap on Multi-device Beta and select Join Beta and follow the instructions on the screen
Scan to link the phone with the PC.

You can now use WhatsApp on another device(web, desktop) without an active internet connection on the phone.

NB: If you do not use your phone for over 14 days, your linked devices will become disconnected.

Limitations of the new multi-devices functionality

The following features are currently not supported in this version of multi-device beta:

You can not view live locations on connected devices.
You will not be able to Pin chats on WhatsApp Web or Desktop.
Joining, viewing, and resetting group invites from WhatsApp Web and Desktop. You will need to use your phone instead.
Messaging or calling someone who uses an outdated version of WhatsApp on their phone will not work from your linked device.
You can not call Portal or WhatsApp Desktop that has not joined the multi-device beta program.
Other WhatsApp accounts on your Portal won’t work unless those accounts have joined the multi-device beta.
WhatsApp Business users can not edit their business name or labels from WhatsApp Web or Desktop.