What privacy settings has WhatsApp changed?
Summary
WhatsApp will soon let users choose usernames instead of showing their phone numbers. This change aims to improve privacy by allowing people to be contacted through unique usernames rather than personal phone numbers.Key Facts
- WhatsApp is owned by Meta and is used by about three billion people worldwide.
- Users can reserve unique usernames or "handles" starting later this year.
- Usernames will replace phone numbers as the main way to find and contact people on WhatsApp.
- There will be no public directory or autocomplete for usernames; you must know the exact username to contact someone.
- Users can add optional "username keys," meaning others need both the username and a code to reach them.
- WhatsApp will limit how many new people a user can contact to reduce spam and will block abuse patterns automatically.
- Companies and creators with Meta accounts on Facebook or Instagram can claim the same usernames on WhatsApp.
- The username feature will roll out gradually, and users need to update their WhatsApp app to use it.
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