How to connect two phones in WhatsApp?

How to connect two phones in WhatsApp - briefly?

To connect two phones in WhatsApp, you need to use the "Linked Devices" feature. This allows you to link your phone number to up to four other devices, including tablets and computers.

How to connect two phones in WhatsApp - in detail?

To connect two phones in WhatsApp, you'll need to follow a detailed process that involves setting up WhatsApp on both devices and linking them together. This is particularly useful if you want to switch from one phone to another while keeping your chat history intact. Here’s how you can do it:

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • On your old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
   • Tap on Back Up Now to create a backup of your chats. This will save your chat history to Google Drive (for Android) or iCloud (for iPhone).

2. Install WhatsApp on the New Phone:

   • Download and install WhatsApp from the App Store (iPhone) or Play Store (Android) on your new phone.
   • Open WhatsApp and follow the prompts to set up your account using the same phone number you used on your old phone.

3. Restore Your Chats:

   • During the setup process, when prompted to restore chats from a backup, tap Continue.
   • You’ll be asked to allow WhatsApp to access your Google Drive (Android) or iCloud (iPhone). Grant this permission.
   • After granting permission, you'll see the option to restore your chat history. Tap on it and wait for the process to complete.

4. Verify Your Number:

   • WhatsApp will send a verification code to the phone number associated with your account. Enter this code when prompted.
   • If you have two-step verification enabled, you’ll need to enter your PIN as well.

5. Finish Setup:

   • Once the restoration process is complete, you’ll see all your chat history and media on your new phone.
   • You can now delete WhatsApp from your old phone if desired. Note that deleting WhatsApp will also remove your local backup, so ensure everything has been transferred to your new device before doing this.

6. Transferring Media:

   • While the chat history is restored, media files (photos, videos) are not automatically backed up to cloud services due to storage limits. To transfer media:
     • Connect both phones to a computer using USB cables.
     • Copy the WhatsApp folder from your old phone’s internal storage to your new phone’s internal storage.
     • Open WhatsApp on your new phone and follow the prompts to restore media from the local backup.

By following these steps, you can seamlessly transfer your WhatsApp data from one phone to another, ensuring that none of your important messages or media are lost in the process.