Whatsapp How to join or leave the multi-device beta and about multi-device beta

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When you join the multi-device beta, you can use WhatsApp on up to four linked companion devices at once without the need to keep your phone connected.

Join the multi-device beta


For the best experience, update to the latest version of WhatsApp on your device. After joining the multi-device beta, you’ll need to relink your companion devices. 

Android 

  • Open WhatsApp > tap More options. 
  • Tap Linked Devices. 
  • Tap Multi-device beta. 
  • Tap JOIN BETA. 

iPhone 

  • Go to WhatsApp Settings. 
  • Tap Linked Devices. 
  • Tap Multi-Device Beta. 
  • Tap Join Beta.

Leave the multi-device beta

Android 

  • Open WhatsApp > tap More options. 
  • Tap Linked Devices. 
  • Tap Multi-device beta. 
  • Tap LEAVE BETA. 

iPhone

  •  Go to WhatsApp Settings. 
  • Tap Linked Devices. 
  • Tap Multi-Device Beta. 
  • Tap Leave the beta.

    

About multi-device beta 

The multi-device beta is an opt-in program that gives you early access to try a new version of WhatsApp for Web, Desktop, and Portal. If you join the multi-device beta, you'll be able to use linked companion devices without the need to keep your phone connected. Your personal messages, media, and calls are end-to-end encrypted. If you don’t use your phone for over 14 days, your linked devices will become disconnected. 

Eligibility 

The multi-device beta is currently available to eligible: WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business app beta users using the latest version of WhatsApp beta on Android and iPhone. WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business app users in limited countries.The multi-device beta will be rolling out worldwide. Learn how to join the multi-device beta in this article. 

Unsupported features 

These features aren't currently supported in this version of multi-device beta: Viewing live location on companion devices. Pinning chats on WhatsApp Web or Desktop. Joining, viewing, and resetting group invites from WhatsApp Web and Desktop. You’ll need to use your phone instead. Messaging or calling someone who is using a very old version of WhatsApp on their phone won't work from your linked device. Calling from Portal or WhatsApp Desktop to linked devices that aren’t enrolled in the multi-device beta. Other WhatsApp accounts on your Portal won't work unless those accounts have joined the multi-device beta. WhatsApp Business users can’t edit their business name or labels from WhatsApp Web or Desktop.

   

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