The messaging app WhatsAppbelonging to the Meta group, will no longer require the telephone number to contact other users e will allow identification through a usernamethe company announced this Monday (29).
The change means phone numbers will no longer be shared automatically when adding someone to group conversations or when sending a first message to a person or business, WhatsApp said in a statement.
According to the application, this is a “privacy feature”. To get in touch with someone, you just need to know your usernameexplained the company.
Due to the large number of users – more than 3 billion, according to WhatsApp – it is likely that many will not be able to obtain their first pseudonym option.
The company reported that will begin implementing the measure gradually from this Mondaywithout detailing the schedule.
Additionally, “creators, small businesses and organizations” will be able to request WhatsApp to use the same username they already use on other group platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram.
