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- WhatsApp is still actively working on implementing support for usernames as an alternative to sharing phone numbers.
- The messaging app may let users optionally set PINs to prevent anyone with their usernames from contacting them.
- Users will likely get to choose whether newly initiated chats display their phone numbers or usernames to the other parties.
WhatsApp has been working on supporting usernames for months. The messaging app could soon allow users to opt for unique handles to reach others without sharing their phone numbers. A new WhatsApp beta build has now revealed that the company may also let users set PINs to limit spam and unwanted interactions.