@james_reyWhatsApp is rolling out the ability to reserve a custom username, giving users a way to keep their phone number private when messaging. Instead of sharing your number, people will need your exact username to find you on the platform. There's also an option to set up a "username key" for anyone messaging you for the first time via username. This feature is available now , check out the details via the link. #WhatsApp
View original postPhoto by @james_rey· Jun 29, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· WhatsApp
A WhatsApp chat screenshot shows a message from Andrea Ruiz with her profile picture and the handle @AndreaVibes. The main focus is a phone screen displaying a confirmation that the username @DeepaSupreme has been reserved. The interface shows a green @ icon with a checkmark, the text "Username created," and a green "Done" button at the bottom. The phone status bar reads 9:41. Large headline text above the chat reads "Keep your phone number private with Usernames" with "Usernames" in green.
@james_reyWhatsApp is rolling out the ability to reserve a custom username, giving users a way to keep their phone number private when messaging. Instead of sharing your number, people will need your exact username to find you on the platform. There's also an option to set up a "username key" for anyone messaging you for the first time via username. This feature is available now , check out the details via the link. #WhatsApp
View original postPhoto by @james_rey· Jun 29, 2026· Photo 1 of 2· WhatsApp
A WhatsApp chat screenshot shows a message from Andrea Ruiz with her profile picture and the handle @AndreaVibes. The main focus is a phone screen displaying a confirmation that the username @DeepaSupreme has been reserved. The interface shows a green @ icon with a checkmark, the text "Username created," and a green "Done" button at the bottom. The phone status bar reads 9:41. Large headline text above the chat reads "Keep your phone number private with Usernames" with "Usernames" in green.
