WhatsApp is a popular and convenient messaging app that lets you chat with your contacts, send and receive media files, make voice and video calls, and more. However, you may want to have two WhatsApp accounts on your iPhone, for example, to separate your personal and professional life or to use different phone numbers for other purposes. Unfortunately, WhatsApp does not allow you to have two accounts on the same device by default. However, there are some workarounds that you can use to set up two WhatsApp accounts on your iPhone. In this article, we will show you How to Set Up Two WhatsApp Accounts on One iPhone using two different methods: WhatsApp Business and Messenger Duo. Let’s get started!
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Method 1: Use WhatsApp Business to Set Up a Second Account
WhatsApp Business is a version of WhatsApp that is specially designed for businesses. It has extra features such as quick replies, away messages, labels, catalogs, and more. However, you can also use it for personal use if you want a second WhatsApp account on your iPhone.
The only necessity for this method is that you have a second phone number that you can use to register your WhatsApp Business account. This can be a dual SIM number or a SIM card on another device. Once you have that, follow these steps to set up your second WhatsApp account using WhatsApp Business:
1: Download WhatsApp Business from the App Store on your iPhone.
2: Open the app and tap on Agree & Continue to accept the terms of service.
3: Tap on Use a different number and enter your second phone number.
4: Tap on Done and confirm your number.
5: Enter the verification code that you receive via SMS or call on your second phone number.
6: Tap on Skip Restore if you don’t have any previous iCloud backup for this number.
7: Enter your name and select your business category. You can choose Not a Business if you are not using this account for business purposes.
8: Tap on Next and choose whether you want to explore more features.
You have now set up your second WhatsApp account using WhatsApp Business. Use it like the regular WhatsApp app to chat with your contacts, send and receive media files, make voice and video calls, and more. You can also customize your profile and settings according to your preferences.
To use your first WhatsApp account, open the regular WhatsApp app on your iPhone. It would help if you opened the respective apps to switch between the two accounts.
Method 2: Use Messenger Duo to Mirror a Second Account
If you want to use something other than WhatsApp Business or have a second phone number, another option is to use Messenger Duo. This app lets you mirror a second device with an existing WhatsApp account. This way, you can manage both accounts on one iPhone.
For this method, you need another device (such as an Android phone or tablet) with a working SIM card and WhatsApp installed. You also need access to this device whenever you want to use the second account on your iPhone. Once you have that, follow these steps to set up your second WhatsApp account using Messenger Duo:
1: Download Messenger Duo from the App Store on your iPhone.
2: Open the app and tap on the Dual tab. You will see a QR code on the screen.
3: On your second device, open WhatsApp and tap the three-dot menu icon at the top right corner.
4: Tap on Linked Devices and then on Link a Device.
5: Scan the QR code on your iPhone screen with your second device’s camera.
6: Confirm the linking by tapping on Link.
You have now set up your second WhatsApp account using Messenger Duo. You can use it like the regular WhatsApp app to chat with your contacts, send and receive media files, make voice and video calls, and more. However, you must keep your second device connected to the internet and close to your iPhone for this method to work.
To use your first WhatsApp account, open the regular WhatsApp app on your iPhone. It would help if you opened the respective apps to switch between the two accounts.
FAQ
You may want to have two WhatsApp accounts on your iPhone to separate your personal and professional life, or to use different phone numbers for different purposes.
To switch between the two accounts on your iPhone, you need to open the respective apps. Use your first account, open the regular WhatsApp app. To use your second account, open WhatsApp Business or Messenger Duo.
Yes, there are some limitations and drawbacks of using these methods. For example, you may not be able to use some features of WhatsApp such as stickers, status, or payments on your second account. You may also experience some lag or glitches when using Messenger Duo. You may also need to keep your second device connected to the internet and close to your iPhone for Messenger Duo to work.
There are some other ways to set up two WhatsApp accounts on my iPhone, such as using third-party apps or jailbreaking your device. However, these methods are not recommended as they may violate WhatsApp’s terms of service, compromise your security and privacy, or damage your device.
Yes, you can backup and restore your chats and media from both accounts using iCloud or Google Drive. However, you need to make sure that you use different backup locations for each account. For example, you can use iCloud for your first account and Google Drive for your second account.
Yes, you can use two WhatsApp accounts on other devices such as iPad or Mac using WhatsApp Web or the desktop app. However, you need to scan the QR code from each account separately and keep your iPhone connected to the internet for this to work.
Conclusion
Having two WhatsApp accounts on one iPhone can be useful for many reasons. However, it is not possible to do so natively with WhatsApp. You need to use some workarounds such as WhatsApp Business or Messenger Duo to set up two accounts with different phone numbers.
We hope this article helped you learn how to set up two WhatsApp accounts on your iPhone. If you have any questions or suggestions, please feel free to leave a comment below
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