Whatsapp is currently in the process of releasing an update that will enable users on iOS to link their email address to their WhatsApp account. This will make it possible for users of the messaging app to log in to their account by using the phone number that they have registered with the program; adding an email address will allow for an extra method of accessing WhatsApp. Email addresses will not be shown to contacts; nevertheless, adding one can be helpful in situations where it is not possible to obtain an SMS code in order to log in to WhatsApp.
According to WABetaInfo, the messaging service WhatsApp has begun inviting users to add their email address to their WhatsApp account. This change is part of the update that was released for iOS version 2.23.24.70 released by WhatsApp. Within the application, there is a notice that reads, “Email allows you to access your account.” The other people are unable to see it. Following the submission of your email address, you will be required to fill in a verification code that has been emailed to you for confirmation.
It is imperative that you ensure that you are using the most recent version of WhatsApp that can be downloaded from the App Store on your iPhone in order to successfully add your email address to your account. Once you have completed the installation of the WhatsApp update for iOS 2.23.24.70, navigate to the settings menu and select Account > Email address. This will allow you to add your email address. In the beginning of this month, the feature was discovered on the development versions of the program for both Android and iOS.
You should be able to receive verification codes via your email address if you have linked an email address to your account. This feature can be useful in the event that you are unable to receive SMS codes due to network troubles or other technical difficulties. WhatsApp, on the other hand, will continue to utilize your phone number as the primary identification on the app, and the email address will continue to be a private mechanism for the service to deliver authentication credentials.
The exact date on which the same feature will be made available to all Android users on the stable channel has not yet been disclosed. Gadgets 360 was able to verify that it is currently accessible to beta testers on Android and that the functionality of linking an email address is in accordance with what was described. In the coming days, users on Android can anticipate the announcement of the email address linking feature that will be made available to users of the messaging service that is owned by Meta.