WhatsApp is set to revolutionise user experience with an upcoming feature that allows seamless switching between multiple accounts.
In its latest WhatsApp beta for iOS 25.19.10.74 update, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform announced that this capability will be integrated into a new section within the settings page, providing users with an overview of all registered accounts.
This section will prominently display each account’s profile picture and name, simplifying the account-switching process.
When a user selects a different account, WhatsApp will instantly switch to it, loading the specific chat history and applying the corresponding settings and preferences.
These settings include notification tones, auto-download behaviour, backup preferences, and more, ensuring a personalised experience for each account. Additionally, users will have the ability to add new accounts without risking the data of their existing ones.
 Switching accounts does not require logging out or restarting the app, as the transition will happen instantly within the same session, allowing users to move seamlessly between profiles with just a tap.
Additionally, a confirmation message will briefly appear at the bottom of the screen, informing the user that the account switch has been completed successfully.
In this upcoming update, when a message is received on the secondary account while the user is using the primary one, WhatsApp will show a specially formatted notification which will clearly indicate which account the message belongs to by including the account name.
The notification will display the name of the sender and the name of the account that received the message, eliminating any potential confusion when managing multiple accounts.
Tapping on such a notification will automatically trigger an account switch, taking the user directly to the relevant conversation in the correct account.
This feature will be particularly useful for users who have more than one phone number and prefer not to rely on WhatsApp Business to manage a secondary account.
With the growing adoption of eSIM technology, especially on supported iPhone models where users can store eight or more eSIMs and activate them as needed, the upcoming WhatsApp feature becomes especially valuable.
However, this new feature is under development and it will be available in a future update of the app.