WhatsApp Launches Username Reservation Feature

WhatsApp is introducing a username feature to allow users to communicate without sharing their phone numbers, enhancing privacy. Users can start reserving desired usernames ahead of the official launch later this year.

By Jess Weatherbed · The Verge · June 29, 2026, 16:00 UTC

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Topics: Meta privacy usernames WhatsApp

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