E be years wey we dey hear say WhatsApp go bring username feature, and e be like dem dey catch up to the competition finally! After plenty rumors, e dey look like choosing a handle for WhatsApp fit materialize soon.
For long time, WhatsApp accounts dey tie to phone number, but we dey see signs say e fit change. Now, Meta dey prepare to implement username support, but you go need do something first. According to WABetaInfo, WhatsApp dey actively develop feature wey go allow users reserve username ahead of full support.
How E Go Work?
Inside WhatsApp settings, new link go dey wey go allow users reserve the handle wey dem like use once username support reach dem. E go be necessary because Meta go likely roll out the full username support gradually. Like that, users go fit get dem preferred handles and avoid make someone impersonate dem.
Catching Up to the Competition
Since WhatsApp start, na only phone numbers users dey use connect and register. E dey convenient and e dey make finding people for the app straightforward. But, e fit be security risk, especially when you need contact people wey you no know. E dey also dey annoying when you change your phone number.
- Telegram and Signal don already get username feature.
- Username dey help users protect themselves and dey make contact with strangers safer.
So, you dey prefer username or your phone number to connect on WhatsApp? Make we know for the comments!