Can I download WhatsApp of the same number on two phones?

Nov 13, 2023 4 min read

Everybody knows that WhatsApp is a friendly application used for communication. It is a top-rated messaging app with ever-growing features. I am sure you all must have used this application to communicate with your close ones and colleagues, for work, and more. It is simple to use and supports multimedia. You can send pictures, PDFs, audio, videos, documents, do video or audio calls, and so much more. WhatsApp brings ever-growing new and valuable updates now and then. Some of the best updates were the community feature, payment option, and companion mode. Nowadays, people use it as a customer support app by various huge organizations. Its flexibility and advanced features make it an effective platform to perform marketing strategies and improve overall business.

Why is WhatsApp popular among businesses?

I can guarantee that this thought must have struck your mind: why are companies using it to improve their business? The loaded benefits and features make this a perfect platform for marketing.

WhatsApp has various options. It definitely improves customer experience. Some often-used features are Chatbots, Whatsapp Automated replies, catalogs, templates, broadcasting options, community features, etc. They save time and cover the extra load. Through the help of these features, you can respond to consumer problems quickly.

Let's know about some of the features in brief;

• Check the broadcast option that permits you to send the same message to all your contacts! Best way to send updates to all your customers; what say?
• Automated replies are texts manually put in and are triggered using certain words or activities. The trigger words can be hello, I need help, where is my parcel? Etc.
• Catalogs contain information and images about your products or services, which people can see on your WhatsApp profile.

The companion mode that saved us all!

The companion mode is one of the latest features of WhatsApp, launched sometime back. This feature is helpful for everybody- whether a business person or a marketing person. This option allows you to use a single WhatsApp account (same number) on various devices. This feature will allow WhatsApp users to link an existing account to over three devices, including smartphones.

Check these steps to link your WhatsApp account to many devices

Download the said popular app from the App Store while following the instructions. Start exploring! Since we will use it on two devices, you have to download the app on both devices.

For Android device

• Open WhatsApp on your second mobile phone, tap on the three dots, overflow menu, and then tap on the link to your existing account. Tap the three-dot overflow menu to use the companion mode.
• A QR code will appear on your second mobile that has to be scanned by your main phone. Open WhatsApp on your primary phone, go to link devices, and tap link a device. You must enter your password or use biometrics to unlock your phone, follow the instructions, and viola.

For iPhone

• Go to WhatsApp settings, tap on connected/linked devices, followed by tapping on add a device.
• A QR code will appear, and you'll have to scan the code via another iPhone and pair. After connecting your WhatsApp to both iPhones, your WhatsApp data will undergo a synchronization process.

Disadvantages of using WhatsApp on a single device

• It is one of the widely used platforms for communication. For organizational or marketing purposes, using WhatsApp on one single device can be a disadvantage.
• You will take more time to reply to everybody. In the world of chatbots and automatic replies, the conversation will take time, especially if you get hundreds of messages daily.
• Using WhatsApp to connect with your close ones and for work will become hectic and irritating, especially if you are using two numbers on a single device.

You can also connect WhatsApp on laptops or tablets. Follow these steps to set up a WhatsApp account on another device by using web browsers.

While using WhatsApp on multiple devices, you may face certain specific errors. Learn this beforehand:

• The session expired – No need to worry. If you are logged out automatically and see the message, scan the QR code again and log in.
• Unable to scan the code- Refresh the code, the page, or check your internet connection.
• Security issues- At times, when you're using WhatsApp on multiple devices, it puts your account security at risk by stealing your data and your personal information. It's best to use two-factor authentication and do a weekly security check. However, WhatsApp itself will never allow third parties to access your details. It is highly secured.

Note- Avoid using clone or fake WhatsApp apps to access other features. Stick to the real purpose and app.