WhatsApp launches global username reservations to enhance privacy

The renowned instant messaging service WhatsApp, which is owned by Meta, has announced the worldwide implementation of username reservations, a major privacy improvement that lets users communicate without disclosing their phone numbers.

Before the feature is fully accessible within the app later this year, users can create and reserve a unique username through the reservations procedure that started on Monday.

WhatsApp said that once username reservations are available for their accounts, qualified users will receive an in-app message.