How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username

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WhatsApp now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s full rollout, making it possible to connect without sharing a phone number once usernames go live.

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Original article published by TechCrunch on July 6, 2026. Analysis and insights provided by AnalystMarkets AI.

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