Phone number is not required to use WhatsApp
October 3, 20241 Min Read
Science and Technology Desk: Messaging platform WhatsApp is being used more or less by everyone. WhatsApp is used not only for personal chat but also for official work. The platform has added numerous features to the site for the safety of users. WhatsApp pays special attention to the security of its users.
A few days ago it was heard that for the sake of security and privacy of users, WhatsApp is going to introduce a feature through which users can keep only username and phone number in WhatsApp accounts like Facebook, Instagram. Other WhatsApp users can find you by username.
No more leaking your phone number to unknown, unknown people. The cases of cheating on WhatsApp are increasing with time. So WhatsApp authorities are going to launch this username feature for the convenience of users. This will prevent your phone number from reaching people who are not in your contact list. You can be found on WhatsApp by username.
Currently WhatsApp company is working on this feature. As a result, users will have to wait for some time for this feature to be launched for all users.
