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For some reason, certainly not technical, they are still not allowing multiple numbers on the same device, with the same ease I can switch accounts on instagram

For some reason, certainly not technical, they are still not allowing multiple numbers on the same device, with the same ease I can switch accounts on instagram, for example. (web vs app workaround are clearly not the right way to go) And, honestly, if bots and spam is what they were really worried about, allowing "two numbers" instead of just one would already be plenty for 99.999% of people that would gladly avoid carrying to devices (typically, personal and work)

ahahahahah 3y ago
> allowing "two numbers" instead of just one would already be plenty for 99.999% of people I expect they already have a solution that is plenty for 99.999% of people.
edmundofuentes 3y ago
Workaround I've been using for a while: You can install both the "regular" WhatsApp and the "Business" version, those are separate apps in the App Stores. This way you can set up your personal number on the regular WhatsApp and your work number on WhatsApp for Business.
- gcatalfamo 3y ago
  Although valid, this is in fact a workaround not meant to be a stable solution, because it has the drawback of de-activating that number-whatsapp link on the first phone you used it on. edit: I am stupid, as the latest feature actually allows this workaround to become a permanent solution...
msravi 3y ago
In my phone I can go to Settings->Apps->Dual Apps and enable WhatsApp. This creates a clone of the app, which can be registered with a second number. When you open WhattsApp you can select which of the two you want to open. Have been using this for probably 2+ years now...
- gcatalfamo 3y ago
  AFAIK, this only works if you have 2 SIMs on your phone. If both SIMs stay in their respective phone, I can't enable dual apps. p.s. also, this feature is Android only, I think.
  - msravi 3y ago
    I think I enabled this with a SIM in another phone and entered the SMS based OTP, but I can't be sure. In any case, right now I only have one SIM in the device, and the dual app continues to work without a problem. Yes, it's Android. Not surprised that it doesn't work on iOS.
- mrleinad 3y ago
  There are some bugs. Contacts that show up in one app doesn't show in the second one. At least that's my experience.
  - g_p 3y ago
    This is probably because that implementation of multiple apps is using the built-in Android Work features. That isolates contacts by default. If you sync contacts into work mode, it should work.
- cesarb 3y ago
  > In my phone I can go to Settings->Apps->Dual Apps and enable WhatsApp. Is that specific to some Android device manufacturer? I have a dual SIM Android phone with two SIMs, and I don't see that option.
  - thunderbong 3y ago
    It's there in Xiaomi and a few others. It essentially creates a separate sandboxed space for the entire phone. Apps, settings, themes, everything is isolated. Both the SIMs are accessible in either space.
  - ffpip 3y ago
izacus 3y ago
On Samsung phones you can clone the app with a few taps which gives you the same functionality. Still annoying though.
- 45ure 3y ago
  The Dual Messenger is a great feature, in addition to the business version. IIRC, you can also have separate instances running in the secure folder too.
microflash 3y ago
You can provision a Work profile on Android using Island (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.island https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng....) and install two instances of WhatsApp. Although, this does require the second SIM also on the same phone.
ksec 3y ago
Yes, I currently have three numbers and I had to carry two iPhone with me. Already using Whatsapp and Whatsapp Business. I wish Whatsapp Business actually allow Multiple Numbers with Subscriptions. Still dont understand why Meta dont monetise it. I have been send emails begging for them to charge me for certain business features.

ahahahahah 3y ago

> allowing "two numbers" instead of just one would already be plenty for 99.999% of people I expect they already have a solution that is plenty for 99.999% of people.

edmundofuentes 3y ago

Workaround I've been using for a while: You can install both the "regular" WhatsApp and the "Business" version, those are separate apps in the App Stores. This way you can set up your personal number on the regular WhatsApp and your work number on WhatsApp for Business.

gcatalfamo 3y ago
Although valid, this is in fact a workaround not meant to be a stable solution, because it has the drawback of de-activating that number-whatsapp link on the first phone you used it on. edit: I am stupid, as the latest feature actually allows this workaround to become a permanent solution...

msravi 3y ago

In my phone I can go to Settings->Apps->Dual Apps and enable WhatsApp. This creates a clone of the app, which can be registered with a second number. When you open WhattsApp you can select which of the two you want to open. Have been using this for probably 2+ years now...

gcatalfamo 3y ago
AFAIK, this only works if you have 2 SIMs on your phone. If both SIMs stay in their respective phone, I can't enable dual apps. p.s. also, this feature is Android only, I think.
- msravi 3y ago
  I think I enabled this with a SIM in another phone and entered the SMS based OTP, but I can't be sure. In any case, right now I only have one SIM in the device, and the dual app continues to work without a problem. Yes, it's Android. Not surprised that it doesn't work on iOS.
mrleinad 3y ago
There are some bugs. Contacts that show up in one app doesn't show in the second one. At least that's my experience.
- g_p 3y ago
  This is probably because that implementation of multiple apps is using the built-in Android Work features. That isolates contacts by default. If you sync contacts into work mode, it should work.
cesarb 3y ago
> In my phone I can go to Settings->Apps->Dual Apps and enable WhatsApp. Is that specific to some Android device manufacturer? I have a dual SIM Android phone with two SIMs, and I don't see that option.
- thunderbong 3y ago
  It's there in Xiaomi and a few others. It essentially creates a separate sandboxed space for the entire phone. Apps, settings, themes, everything is isolated. Both the SIMs are accessible in either space.
- ffpip 3y ago

izacus 3y ago

On Samsung phones you can clone the app with a few taps which gives you the same functionality. Still annoying though.

45ure 3y ago
The Dual Messenger is a great feature, in addition to the business version. IIRC, you can also have separate instances running in the secure folder too.

microflash 3y ago

You can provision a Work profile on Android using Island (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng.island https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.oasisfeng....) and install two instances of WhatsApp. Although, this does require the second SIM also on the same phone.

ksec 3y ago

Yes, I currently have three numbers and I had to carry two iPhone with me. Already using Whatsapp and Whatsapp Business. I wish Whatsapp Business actually allow Multiple Numbers with Subscriptions. Still dont understand why Meta dont monetise it. I have been send emails begging for them to charge me for certain business features.