WhatsApp Usernames: Reserve Your Private Handle on Android Now

WhatsApp Usernames: Reserve Your Private Handle on Android Now

The new WhatsApp username reservation feature is available on Android beta now, rolling out soon!

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The days when you needed to register your phone number for WhatsApp will soon be gone. The billion-user messaging app is now preparing to let you use a unique username for connecting or sharing on WhatsApp. This significant new feature will be available to all WhatsApp users in the near future updates.

The Early Access: Username Reservation on Android Beta

The username feature, which has been widely available on WhatsApp competitors for many years, is now being carefully introduced. WhatsApp is currently testing a crucial new reservation feature designed to give you access to a unique and private handle for your account before the full functionality goes live.

This development was first spotted by WABetaInfo in the latest WhatsApp beta build for Android 2.25.28.12. This reservation feature is explicitly designed as a necessary step before the complete username feature is officially aired in future updates. The core purpose of this reservation feature is to ensure all users get fair access to the desired usernames, preventing early access users from immediately reserving all the famous or in-demand handles. This new reservation feature remains under development and will be rolled out soon.

Why WhatsApp is Changing Its Rollout Strategy

The username reservation feature is expected to be rolled out to a larger number of users relatively quickly. WhatsApp is clearly aiming to give everyone equal chances to acquire their designated or required username.

Traditionally, WhatsApp releases its updates gradually to selected users, with the wider public release following after some time. However, WhatsApp is now expected to change this trend for this particular future release. Conversely, the full username feature will still require extensive testing and user feedback, as it includes various functionalities, such as a username key to connect with other people without exposing your phone number. Because this core function might introduce bugs or malfunction, the full username feature is still expected to be released gradually to maintain platform stability.

How to Claim Your Unique WhatsApp Username on Android

This new reservation feature is currently available for WhatsApp beta for Android users in the latest beta update, the Android 2.25.28.12 build.

If you wish to access this feature, you just need to go to the Play Store and ensure you download the updated version and check for this feature. The reservation process is very simple: a new username field will be shown in your profile card. With an option to reserve a username, you are able to secure it.

We will keep you informed the moment this feature is officially rolled out to the general public.

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