- Users will be able to access their accounts via email rather than phone numbers.
- The feature is accessible in a new section under the ‘Account Section’ of the beta versions.
- Additional features added to the Meta-owned instant messaging app.
Users will be able to access their accounts via email rather than phone numbers thanks to a new feature that WhatsApp is testing.
Although it is meant to be a backup method for users who are unable to receive the 6-digit OTP via SMS, this feature is not meant to replace SMS verification.
The feature is accessible in a new section under the ‘Account Section’ of the beta versions of WhatsApp for iOS and Android.
Since users can link their WhatsApp account to an email address, it helps change phones without changing SIM cards and logging into new devices when they’re in places with mobile networks.
This feature has been tested by WhatsApp for months, and more users should soon be able to access it. Additional features added to the Meta-owned instant messaging app include voice notes and stickers, the ability to manage multiple accounts on a single device, and video controls akin to those found on YouTube.
