Once WhatsApp's username feature is launched, you'll be able to protect the privacy of your phone number for new contacts.

WhatsApp has introduced the option to add a unique username to your account. Here's how it works, and how to secure your own ...

WhatsApp today began rolling out username reservations worldwide, allowing users to claim a unique name. Here are the details.

Claiming your WhatsApp username takes under a minute, but there are a few rules and one important caveat about timing you should understand first.

WhatsApp is adding usernames that let people start conversations without sharing their phone numbers, expanding its privacy tools ahead of a wider rollout later in 2026. Users will be able to share a ...

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WhatsApp is tightening the screws on its privacy with the announcement of usernames.