How to link a second phone in WhatsApp?

How to link a second phone in WhatsApp - briefly?

To link a second phone to your WhatsApp account, you need to follow these steps:

1. Open the WhatsApp app on your primary phone and navigate to "Settings" > "Linked Devices."
2. Scan the QR code displayed on your secondary phone using the WhatsApp camera feature.

How to link a second phone in WhatsApp - in detail?

To link a second phone in WhatsApp, you need to follow a detailed process that involves transferring your account from one device to another. Here's how you can do it:

Firstly, ensure that both phones are compatible with WhatsApp and have access to the internet. It is also crucial that your new phone has the same operating system as your old one (either Android or iOS).

1. Backup Your Chats:

   • On your old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Chats > Chat Backup.
   • Tap on 'Back Up' to create a backup of your chats. This will save all your messages, photos, videos, and other data to Google Drive (for Android) or iCloud (for iOS).

2. Install WhatsApp on the New Phone:

   • Download and install WhatsApp from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store on your new phone.
   • Open WhatsApp on your new phone and tap 'Agree and Continue' to accept the terms of service.

3. Verify Your Number:

   • Enter your phone number in the format that matches your country code when prompted.
   • Tap 'Next' and wait for WhatsApp to verify your number through an SMS or phone call.

4. Restore Your Chats:

   • Once verified, WhatsApp will ask if you want to restore your chats from a backup. Tap 'Continue' to allow this process.
   • You may need to log in to your Google Account (for Android) or Apple ID (for iOS) to access the backup.

5. Complete the Restoration:

   • WhatsApp will then restore your chat history from the backup. This process can take some time depending on the size of your backup and the speed of your internet connection.
   • Once complete, you'll see a progress bar showing the restoration status. Be patient and do not interrupt this process.

6. Transfer Your Account:

   • After the restoration is complete, WhatsApp will prompt you to transfer your account information from your old phone to the new one. Tap 'Next' to proceed.
   • On your old phone, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Linked Devices. Tap on 'Link a Device' and scan the QR code displayed on your new phone.
   • Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the account transfer process.

7. Finalize the Link:

   • Once the link is established, WhatsApp will confirm that your account has been successfully transferred to the new phone.
   • You can now delete WhatsApp from your old phone if you no longer need it. Your chats and data will remain intact on your new device.