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WhatsApp's new username system keeps phone numbers private by design

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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.WhatsApp adds usernamesUsers will be able to share a WhatsApp username instead of their phone number. A username could make it easier to connect with a new classmate, neighbor, or someone they meet at an event.Usernames also let people join community or parent group chats without sharing a phone number with everyone in the conver

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