I’ve been there – owning two or more devices and wanting to keep everything synchronized can be a real hassle sometimes. But the real headache comes in when you want to install WhatsApp on 2 devices with the same phone number.
WhatsApp was limited to one device per phone number for quite a long time. Logging into WhatsApp on another device will automatically log you out of your current device; only one can be used at a time. And if you were juggling between an iOS and Android device, you are already out of luck.
Luckily, using WhatsApp on two phones with the same number is now possible. You can use WhatsApp on multiple devices, regardless of the device platform, i.e., Android or iOS, and synchronize all chats and contacts. Here is how to use WhatsApp on multiple phones!
Everything you need to know before using WhatsApp on multiple devices!
Nothing’s perfect, and so is using WhatsApp on multiple devices. It does come with its caveats. Here are a few things you should keep in mind before installing WhatsApp on two phones with the same number.
- You can only link up to 4 devices, in addition to your primary phone where you are already using WhatsApp.
- If you have both Android and iPhone, make your iPhone the primary one as WhatsApp on iPhone doesn’t have the option to generate QR codes needed for linking.
- WhatsApp will automatically log you out of your linked devices if you don’t use your phone for more than 14 days.
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How to install WhatsApp on 2 devices with same number?
With that out of the way, let’s see how to install WhatsApp on two phones with same number and keep the conversation alive with your loved ones on all devices.
- Open WhatsApp on your primary phone.
- Press the 3-dot icon on Android or the Settings icon on iOS and select Linked Devices from the menu.
- Inside the Linked Devices page, press the Link a Device button, and authenticate using your Fingerprint/Touch ID/Face ID (if prompted) to open the QR code scanner.
- Now install the latest WhatsApp app on your other phone and open it.
- Select your language and then press Agree and Continue button.
- Press the Ellipsis (vertical three dots) icon on the Enter your Phone Number screen and select Link a device from the menu to generate your device specific QR code.
- Scan this QR code using the QR code scanner of WhatsApp on your primary phone and allow it to complete the setup.
- After some time, all your WhatsApp contacts and conversations will appear on your other phone.
Congratulation, you have successfully installed WhatsApp on two devices with the same number. You can link 3 more devices using the steps mentioned above and stay connected with your WhatsApp contacts on multiple phones.
How to check (or remove) Linked Devices on WhatsApp?
I suppose you already use WhatsApp on multiple devices and want to know how to check Linked Devices. Right?
Well, you can easily check Linked Devices on WhatsApp and even unlink or delete them, if needed.
Here is how to check and remove Linked Devices on WhatsApp.
- Open WhatsApp on your Primary device.
- Press the 3-dot icon on Android or the Settings icon on iOS and select Linked Devices from the menu.
- Inside the Linked Device page, you can see all the linked devices along with their names and models.
- To unlink a device from WhatsApp, select the device and press Unlink Device.
- Confirm your choice, and that’s it. The device will be removed from your list of linked devices.
And there, you have successfully checked and removed a Linked Device on WhatsApp.
When you remove a WhatsApp-linked device, WhatsApp will automatically log you out of that device along with all the data associated with it. So, worry not, and keep WhatsApp-ing on multiple devices like a pro!
Wrapping up: Use WhatsApp on Multiple devices.
We hope this guide helps you manage multiple devices with WhatsApp a little easier. Whether you are an Android or iOS user, you can now use WhatsApp on multiple phones with the same phone number without worrying about missing messages or conversations.
Remember that you can add up to 4 devices to your primary phone with WhatsApp installed and linked, and if you don’t use your phone for more than 14 days, WhatsApp will automatically log out of your linked devices.
Follow the step-by-step guide in this article, to learn how to link WhatsApp to another phone and check your Linked Devices frequently to ensure only the devices you want to have linked are connected to your WhatsApp account.
Happy chatting!
