WhatsApp's multi-device beta is an opt-in program that gives you early access to try a new version of WhatsApp for Web, Desktop, and Portal. If you join the multi-device beta, you'll be able to use linked companion devices without the need to keep your phone connected.

Note:

• You can use WhatsApp on up to four companion devices at one time, but can only have one phone connected to your WhatsApp account at one time.
• You’ll still need to register your WhatsApp account and link new devices with your phone.
• If you don’t use your phone for over 14 days, your linked devices will become disconnected.

How to join or leave the multi-device beta

For the best experience, update to the latest version of WhatsApp on your device. After joining the multi-device beta, you’ll need to relink your companion devices.

Join the multi-device beta:

Android

1. Open WhatsApp > tap More options .
2. Tap Linked Devices.
3. Tap Multi-device beta.
4. Tap JOIN BETA.

iPhone

1. Go to WhatsApp Settings.
2. Tap Linked Devices.
3. Tap Multi-Device Beta.
4. Tap Join Beta.

Leave the multi-device beta:

Android

1. Open WhatsApp > tap More options .
2. Tap Linked Devices.
3. Tap Multi-device beta.
4. Tap LEAVE BETA.

iPhone

1. Go to WhatsApp Settings.
2. Tap Linked Devices.
3. Tap Multi-Device Beta.
4. Tap Leave the beta.

Eligibility

The multi-device beta is currently available to people using the latest version of WhatsApp or the WhatsApp Business app on Android and iPhone.

Unsupported features

These features aren't currently supported:

• Clearing or deleting chats on companion devices if your primary device is an iPhone.
• Messaging or calling someone who is using a very old version of WhatsApp on their phone.
• Using tablets.
• Viewing live location on companion devices.
• Creating and viewing a broadcast list on companion devices.
• Calling between Portals that have joined the Multi-Device Beta and Portals that haven't joined.
• Sending messages with link previews from WhatsApp Web.