WhatsApp, owned by the U.S. tech giant Meta, has unveiled a new feature that allows beta testers to add links to their Facebook profiles directly from their WhatsApp accounts, according to the latest Android beta release.
As reported by WABetaInfo, a website specializing in WhatsApp updates, the new feature enables users to include a shortcut link to their Facebook profiles within their WhatsApp profiles. This link will appear on the user’s profile and can be viewed by others, making it easier for people to visit their Facebook page and connect.
Users will be able to verify the link through the Accounts Center to confirm ownership, though unverified links can still be displayed without affecting the overall WhatsApp experience.
Facebook–WhatsApp Link Is Optional
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Verified links will appear with a small icon indicating that the same person manages both accounts.
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Unverified links will simply display a generic icon and the full URL, without proof of ownership.
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Everyone
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Contacts only
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Specific people
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Or keep it entirely private.
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About WhatsApp
Founded by Jan Koum and Brian Acton, both former Yahoo employees with a combined 20 years of experience, WhatsApp joined Facebook (now Meta) in 2014 but continues to operate as an independent service focused on delivering fast, reliable messaging worldwide.
The app’s name, “WhatsApp,” is a playful twist on the English phrase “What’s up?” — meaning “How are you?” or “What’s new?”
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