You might soon be able to operate two WhatsApp accounts concurrently on your iPhone. Image: WhatsApp
### Meta’s Initiative for Enhanced Multi-Account Support
Meta is currently working towards overcoming a significant drawback of the WhatsApp application on iPhones: its inability to support multiple accounts. A recent beta update signifies the introduction of multi-account functionality within the app.
### Recent Developments in Multi-Account Capability
In October 2023, Android users were granted access to iphone-may-soon-allow-multiple-account-support/” title=”Exciting News: WhatsApp for iPhone May Soon Allow Multiple Account Support!”>multi-account support, a feature long anticipated by many. However, this enhancement never carried over to the iOS version at that time.
#### Testing Phase for iOS Users
iPhones are equipped with dual-SIM capabilities that permit connectivity with two separate mobile networks simultaneously. This technically suggested that two WhatsApp accounts could coexist on one device, provided each account is associated with an individual phone number.
Months after the initial Android rollout, it seems Meta may finally be poised to extend multi-account access to WhatsApp users on iPhones as well. The recent beta version of WhatsApp launched through TestFlight (v25.2.10.70) hints that development is actively underway.
#### How will Multi-Account Support Work?
According to reports from WABetaInfo, users will have the capacity to add an additional account via QR code scanning which would connect a second account as a companion profile on their iPhone. Alternatively, users can reconfigure their app setup and input another phone number during this process.
### Anticipated Rollout and Current Limitations
The implementation of this feature isn’t immediately accessible as it remains in its testing phase; however, it’s expected that it will launch broadly within several months across stable versions for iPhone users.
As things stand now, managing two separate WhatsApp accounts directly from one device is not feasible unless you opt for a transition of one account into WhatsApp Business mode.
#### Additional Updates Enhancing User Experience
Recently, Meta has also elevated the calling capabilities within WhatText birthing enhancements like video effects and filters alongside improved resolution options during calls — further enriching user interaction within the app’s ecosystem.
