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The messaging platform has announced an ‘alternative and more accessible’ process to link companion devices. The new feature has been rolled out globally and will be available to all users in the world in the coming few weeks.

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature allowing users to use same account on multiple devices. The users of messaging application can now use their WhatsApp account on four devices at the same time. The Meta-owned platform informed that the new feature will allow users to link each device with WhatsApp independently and ensure end-to-end encryption of messages, media, and calls. 

Instead of scanning a QR code, WhatsApp Web allows users to input their phone numbers to receive a one-time code. This code can then be used on their phone to activate device linking. At an earlier point in time this year, WhatsApp added a privacy audience selector for Status updates. This allows users to specify who can view their status updates.