WhatsApp will begin rolling out usernames over the coming months, allowing users to connect without sharing their phone numbers as part of the platform's latest privacy update.

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Tue, 30 Jun 2026 05:07:08 GMT · 1h 59m ago

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To allow users to connect without sharing phone numbers as part of a privacy update.

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Users will have an alternative method to connect on WhatsApp, enhancing privacy by not requiring phone number sharing.

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