No More Sharing Your Phone Number? WhatsApp Usernames Explained

For years, WhatsApp users have had to share their phone numbers to start conversations, creating a long-standing privacy concern.

That is finally changing. The new WhatsApp usernames feature will allow users to connect without revealing their phone numbers, making it one of the biggest privacy updates the messaging platform has introduced in years.

If you"re wondering how WhatsApp usernames work, when they"ll become available, and what they mean for your privacy, here"s everything you need to know.