NEW WhatsApp update: Link your email, secure your access

In the latest iOS update, the new WhatsApp update brings a significant enhancement: the ability to link an email address to a user’s account, according to a report by WABetaInfo.

This feature, found in the “Account” section of WhatsApp settings, allows iPhone users with this new version to associate their email with account access.

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A NEW WHATSAPP UPDATE, SECURING ACCESS WITH YOUR EMAIL

The rollout is expected to reach users gradually over the next few weeks through the Apple App Store. Despite its absence in the changelog, the functionality is accessible once updated.

Adding an email involves a verification process with a code sent to the provided address. This innovation offers an alternative login method, letting users access their accounts using an email instead of their phone number.

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Particularly beneficial for those facing issues with SMS verification or unavailable WhatsApp calls, such as individuals who’ve lost their phones without time for a SIM swap.

Yet, this convenience comes with concerns. There’s the potential for hackers to exploit this new avenue if they gain access to a user’s email.

Despite the email linking option, creating a WhatsApp account still necessitates a linked phone number, preserving phone number login as an available option.

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The screenshot shared by WABetaInfo outlines part of the email linking process on WhatsApp for iOS.

Although the update introduces a versatile way to access accounts, uncertainties remain, such as the feasibility of requesting a number change through a linked email and a new number.

WhatsApp users must weigh the added convenience against potential security risks, emphasizing the importance of safeguarding both their email and phone number for account protection.

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As technology evolves, the balance between accessibility and security becomes a crucial consideration for messaging app developers.

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