WhatsApp can now be used without sharing phone numbers; New privacy feature strengthens security

 

 

 

The leading messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a new feature to further strengthen the privacy of its users. From now on, people will not have to exchange their phone numbers to chat with each other. Instead, they will be able to send messages and find new friends using unique 'usernames' that each person chooses. Meta has officially announced that it is bringing this security system, which is currently available in apps like Telegram and Signal, to its platform.

This new reform is a major change in the field of communication. This feature will be very helpful for those who are hesitant to give out their phone numbers containing personal information to strangers and temporary acquaintances. Its main feature is that the phone numbers will not be visible to each other when contacting someone for the first time. To ensure security, WhatsApp will not have a common directory or search options to search for usernames. If someone wants to contact you, they will need to know your exact username.

The company aims to implement this feature globally in phases. For this, WhatsApp has launched the facility for users to reserve usernames of their interest in advance. The company has also taken necessary security precautions to prevent the misuse of names of prominent individuals or government institutions. It is estimated that when this feature is fully implemented, there will be a revolutionary change in the security of personal information in the digital world.