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# How to reserve and change your WhatsApp username

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**Published:** July 6, 2026  
**Original:** https://techcrunch.com/2026/07/06/how-to-reserve-and-change-your-whatsapp-username/  

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- [Overview](#overview)

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## Overview

WhatsApp now lets users reserve usernames ahead of the feature’s full rollout, making it possible to connect without sharing a phone number once usernames go live.

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