Methods to Use Dual WhatsApp Accounts on One Phone
In order to use two WhatsApp accounts on a single phone, you can either use the WhatsApp Business app, or the native dual apps feature provided by various Android smartphone manufacturers. Further, you can install popular free third-party apps to experience dual WhatsApp on your smartphone. Let’s look at each of these methods in detail.
Use WhatsApp Business App for Dual Accounts (Android/iOS)
Besides the main app, Meta has introduced a dedicated WhatsApp app for businesses, namely, the WhatsApp Business app, to help consumers interact efficiently with any business on WhatsApp. However, you can utilize the Business app to create a new personal account, that can use in parallel to your original WhatsApp account. This way, you can conveniently create a new account for your second SIM and use it to your advantage. Pro Tip: For quick registration, insert the second SIM into your phone to allow WhatsApp to read OTPs while creating a second account.
- Install the WhatsApp Business app (Android, iOS) on your phone.
- Next, tap the ‘Agree and Continue‘ button to configure the new WhatsApp account.
- On the next page, tap on ‘Use a Different Number‘ to create a new WhatsApp account with a different number.
- Finally, follow the on-screen instructions to complete your registration. You can create a personal or business account using the app. That’s it! You can now use two WhatsApp accounts simultaneously using the WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business app on your Android or iPhone.
Use Dual/Parallel/Clone Apps Feature on Android Phones
Some Android smartphone manufacturers include a dedicated dual/parallel/clone apps feature that allows users to use two versions of an app, for example, WhatsApp accounts. Once enabled, you will see two different icons of the WhatsApp app in your app drawer to access corresponding accounts. Here’s how you can enable this setting on different Android smartphones:
OnePlus
In the case of OnePlus phones running on OxygenOS, this feature is called Parallel Apps, to use it navigate to Settings > Utilities> Parallel Apps and enable the toggle for WhatsApp.
Samsung
In the case of Samsung phones, running on One UI, this feature is available as Dual Messenger. Simply, navigate to Settings > Advanced Features > Dual Messenger and enable the toggle for WhatsApp to activate it.
Xiaomi/Redmi
In the case of Xiaomi or Poco phones running MIUI, the feature is found as Dual Apps. To use it navigate to Settings > Apps > Dual Apps and enable the toggle for WhatsApp to use its dual account feature.
Vivo/ iQOO
Similarly, in the case of Vivo or IQOO phones, running on Funtouch OS, the same feature is called App Clone. To use it, simply navigate to Settings > App > App Clone and then enable the toggle to set up a second WhatsApp account.
Oppo/Realme
Lastly, in the case of Oppo or Realme phones, running on ColorOS, navigate to Settings> App Management> App Cloner and enable the toggle for WhatsApp to clone it. Once you’ve created a clone/dual/parallel app using the native dual apps feature on your phone, you can tap on it to configure a new WhatsApp account with a different number to use simultaneously with your existing WhatsApp account.
Free Third-Party Apps to Use Two WhatsApp Accounts (Android)
If your Android phone doesn’t have a native dual/parallel/clone app feature, you can take the help of various free third-party apps to use two WhatsApp accounts on a single phone. Here’s what you need to follow:
Install the Parallel App on your Android phone.
Tap the ‘Agree and Continue‘ button to accept the terms and conditions and provide necessary file access to the app.
Next, tap the WhatsApp button and follow the on-screen instructions to add a new WhatsApp account.
Once configured, you can access your second WhatsApp account using this app.
Alternatively, you can try the Multiple Accounts: Dual Space app to get similar results.
Bonus Tip: Use GBWhatsApp for Dual WhatsApp
GBWhatsApp is another popular alternative that has been around for some time for Android. It is a clone app that offers some extra features over the regular WhatsApp, but it comes with a big risk to data security. Since it is managed by private developers, we don’t recommend using it to create a second WhatsApp account for work/profession involving sensitive information. However, you can try it at your own risk, on your phone by sideloading the APK file from Google if you’re curious about it.
Q: How to use two WhatsApp in one Android phone?
A: You can either use the dual/parallel apps feature on your Android phone or install a third-party app to achieve the same.
Q: Can you use two WhatsApp accounts on one iPhone?
A: Yes, besides the WhatsApp app, you can install the WhatsApp Business app to configure a new account on a single iPhone. Refer to the above steps for more details.
Q: How to use the Dual WhatsApp feature on your Android device?
A: Check out the second method listed in this explainer to learn to access the dual apps feature on your Android device natively.
Q: Can you use a single WhatsApp account on two Phones?
A: Yes! The latest WhatsApp companion mode feature allows you to use a single WhatsApp account on two phones.
Wrapping Up: Dual WhatsApp for Everyone!
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