How to create multiple WhatsApp accounts on Android and iPhone: A step-by-step guide
Last Updated: 2026-07-13 12:32:33
Nowadays, many of us use more than one phone number, with one reserved for work and another for personal use, keeping both aspects of our lives separate. Naturally, we also use two WhatsApp accounts with those numbers.
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WhatsApp now supports dual accounts on one device.- Use two WhatsApp accounts on Android or iPhone.
- No need for two phones or third-party apps.
However, often we need to carry two phones to operate these separate WhatsApp accounts, or use various workarounds. For an iPhone user, it’s an even bigger headache, as iOS natively doesn’t add support for dual WhatsApp accounts or the use of third-party apps.
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Thankfully, WhatsApp now officially supports dual accounts on a single device, which means you can stop carrying around a second phone just to use a separate WhatsApp account.
Whether you need to keep work conversations separate from personal chats or manage other WhatsApp accounts for different purposes, the official setup process takes just a few minutes, and once configured, allows you to toggle between two WhatsApp accounts with a single tap. Here’s everything you need to know about setting up a second WhatsApp account on your Android device or iPhone.
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How to use two WhatsApp accounts on a single device
WhatsApp for Android and iOS now has a multi-account feature, which allows users to add and manage two separate accounts with different phone numbers on a single device. However, do note that a single WhatsApp account must have its own verified number.
The feature supports a maximum of two accounts per device, and the secondary accounts can only be created from a SIM used in a primary device. Later, you can pair companion devices to your secondary account.
How to add a second WhatsApp account in Android
Here’s how you can create and use a second WhatsApp account on your Android smartphone.
· Open WhatsApp and tap the menu icon, then navigate to Settings.
· Tap the icon next to your name and select ‘Add Account.’
· Accept WhatsApp’s Terms of Service and Privacy Policy, and then continue.
· Select your country and enter your second phone number.
· You will then receive a verification code via SMS, or you can select to receive the code via a phone call.
· Enter the six-digit verification code and then tap ‘Next.’
Now, a secondary WhatsApp account is created. Later, you can add a profile photo and fill in all the details to complete your account’s setup.
How to add a second WhatsApp account in iPhone
The multi-account feature also now works on iPhones. This secondary WhatsApp account can be linked through a physical SIM card, eSIM, or another supported mobile number. However, that number must be used on the same device as the primary number while you are doing the setup process. Here are the steps to follow:
· Open WhatsApp on your iPhone and select Settings from the bottom navigation bar.
· Tap the plus (+) icon located next to your profile name and select Add Account.
· Select your country and enter the phone number you want to use for the second account.
· Verify this number using the six-digit code received via SMS or phone call.
· Finish the setup process and wait for WhatsApp to register the account.
Now, you can add the profile picture and other details of this second WhatsApp account. It will be added to the iPhone, and you can switch between them from the Settings menu.