For years, WhatsApp only permitted a single active smartphone login per phone number. With WhatsApp's official Companion Mode, you can now link your primary account to a second iPhone or Android phone seamlessly.
Both phones stay synced in real-time with end-to-end encryption, allowing you to send and receive calls, voice notes, and media from either device.
What is WhatsApp Companion Mode?
Companion Mode turns your secondary smartphone into a linked companion device.
- Key Advantage: Your primary phone does not need to stay turned on or connected to the internet for the companion phone to send and receive messages.
- Limit: You can link up to 4 companion devices (phones, tablets, or computers) to one primary account.
Step-by-Step: Link WhatsApp to a Second Phone
Step 1: Install WhatsApp on the Second (Companion) Phone
- Download a fresh install of WhatsApp from Google Play Store or Apple App Store on your second phone.
- Open the app, select your preferred language, and tap Agree and Continue.
Step 2: Access the Companion Link QR Code
- When prompted to enter your phone number, do not enter your phone number.
- Tap the Three Dots Menu (on Android) or Link as Companion Device (on iOS) in the top-right corner.
- Tap Link an existing account (or Link as companion device).
- A unique QR code will appear on your second phone's screen.
Step 3: Scan the QR Code With Your Primary Phone
- Open WhatsApp on your Primary Phone.
- Go to Settings (iPhone) or tap the Three Dots Menu (Android).
- Tap Linked Devices.
- Tap Link a Device and unlock using your fingerprint, Face ID, or PIN.
- Point your primary phone's camera at the QR code displayed on the second phone.
- WhatsApp will sync recent chats, contacts, and media in seconds.
How to Manage or Log Out of Linked Phones
If you lose your secondary phone or want to revoke access:
- Open WhatsApp on your primary phone.
- Go to Linked Devices.
- Tap the companion device listed (e.g., Android Device or iPhone).
- Tap Log Out. Access is instantly terminated.
