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Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon. Here's How to Reserve Yours - WIRED

Wired·29 June 2026 at 16:00·1 min read
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Summary

Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.

Key Takeaways— 3 points
1Usernames Are Coming to WhatsApp Soon.
2Here's How to Reserve Yours - WIRED.
3Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number..

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29 June 2026 at 16:00
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