WhatsApp is finally rolling out one of its most-requested upgrades for iPhone users, with WhatsApp multi-account support now live in the latest iOS beta. After years of relying on workarounds, third-party clones, or the separate WhatsApp Business app, iPhone users are now getting a native, seamless way to use more than one WhatsApp account on the same device. The feature was recently spotted in the newest TestFlight beta, where only a limited number of testers currently have access, but its presence confirms that a wider rollout is on the horizon.
With this update, WhatsApp quietly introduces a new “Account List” section within the app’s settings. This is where users can add, switch, or fully manage multiple accounts without logging out or juggling multiple apps. For now, the beta supports up to two accounts, and users can add a freshly created WhatsApp account, an existing account previously linked to another phone, or even a WhatsApp Business profile. This mirrors what Android users have had for some time, but it brings a much smoother, more native experience to iOS.
Once a second account is added, switching between accounts feels instant and intuitive. WhatsApp has built in quick toggles, such as shortcuts through the Settings tab, allowing users to jump from one profile to the other without closing chats or interrupting conversations. Even when an account is not active, its notifications still arrive in real time, clearly labeled so you always know which account got the message. It eliminates the confusion that typically comes with managing two numbers on a single device.
A major strength of the new system is how cleanly WhatsApp separates data. Each account maintains its own message history, iCloud backup preferences, notification tones, privacy settings, profile visibility, read receipts, and more. Nothing overlaps. This keeps your personal chats from blending into work conversations, and it ensures that switching between identities doesn’t accidentally expose sensitive information. For users who manage business communications, side projects, or multiple personal numbers, this strict isolation will be a major relief.
Security also remains central. When an account is protected by App Lock, switching into it requires Face ID, Touch ID, or a passcode. This ensures that even when two accounts live on the same phone, access is still individually controlled. The upgrade comes at a perfect time, aligning with WhatsApp’s broader shift toward enhanced flexibility and professional tools. Meta has already rolled out multi-account support on Android, and extending the feature to iOS underscores a platform-wide push to give users more control over their digital identities.
The arrival of WhatsApp multi-account support on iOS finally closes a longstanding gap that forced many iPhone users to carry two devices or constantly switch apps. Now, everything can be handled inside one unified interface, without hacks, clones, or compromises. For business owners, freelancers, customer-service agents, and anyone who separates personal and work communication, this is one of the most meaningful updates WhatsApp has delivered in years.
Although still limited to beta testers, the feature is clearly nearing public release. Once it arrives for everyone, iPhone users will gain the same effortless dual-account experience Android users have enjoyed—only cleaner, more secure, and fully native to iOS.
