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title: "How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username"
url: https://daily.dev/posts/how-to-reserve-and-change-your-whatsapp-username-srb9xf5md
source_url: https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/06/how-to-reserve-and-change-your-whatsapp-username
type: article
source: "TechCrunch"
published: 2026-07-06T14:18:27.294Z
updated: 2026-07-06T14:19:24.914Z
tags: ["privacy"]
reading_time: 2
upvotes: 0
comments: 0
language: en
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# How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username

**[TechCrunch](https://daily.dev/sources/tc)** · 2 min read · 0 upvotes · 0 comments

## Summary

WhatsApp has begun rolling out username reservations for its 3 billion users ahead of the feature's full launch. Once live, usernames will let people connect on WhatsApp without sharing their phone number. Users can reserve a username via Settings > Account > Username, and WhatsApp will suggest alternatives if a chosen name is taken. Existing Facebook or Instagram usernames can also be claimed. An optional four-digit username key adds an extra privacy layer, requiring contacts to enter the key before messaging for the first time. The feature is expected to go fully live within weeks.

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