WhatsApp’s New Username Feature Lets Users Chat Without Phone Numbers

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WhatsApp’s New Username Feature Lets Users Chat Without Phone Numbers

Privacy Experts Urge A Little Caution

A Gradual Country-By-Country Rollout

Following In Signal’s Footsteps

Your Phone Number Disappears From New Chats

An Optional Extra Layer Called The Username Key

Businesses And Creators Get A Shortcut

A Generator For The Indecisive

How To Claim Your Username

Why Reservations Matter With Three Billion Users

Reservations Open Before The Full Launch

A Privacy Feature, Not A Social Network

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WhatsApp has confirmed one of its biggest privacy changes yet, introducing usernames that will let people chat without ever revealing their phone number. The feature opened for early reservations this week, giving the platform’s three billion users a head start on claiming the handle they want. Here is exactly how the new system works and what it means for everyday conversations.
 

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