After rolling out a username reservation system a few days ago, WhatsApp is now beginning to activate the full feature for a limited number of users. Here are the details.
WhatsApp starts activating reserved usernames
Last month, WhatsApp rolled out a username reservation system, allowing users to claim a unique handle before the full feature became available.
Users can claim their username by heading to Settings > Account > Username, where they can also choose whether anyone who knows it can contact them, or whether new contacts must also enter a four-digit PIN in addition to the username they’d like to reach.
When choosing a username that matches an account already established on another Meta platform, such as Facebook or Instagram, users may also be required to prove that they control the corresponding account. This is aimed at curbing the misuse of high-profile usernames and impersonation that could enable scams.
