Even if you only use WhatsApp sometimes, you might want to snag your username now to stop giving out your phone number.

The privacy feature is intended to help you avoid sharing phone numbers with lesser-known contacts. When available, a username key ensures only select people can message you.

Historically, WhatsApp has faced scrutiny in India over privacy policies and compliance with IT regulations.

Meta is finally preparing to roll out usernames on WhatsApp so users no longer have to share their phone number on the app. And users can reserve their preferred username right no

Once WhatsApp's username feature is launched, you'll be able to protect the privacy of your phone number for new contacts.

WhatsApp username can be between 3 to 35 characters length

The Meta-owned messaging app just unveiled a massive privacy shift that could change how businesses and customers interact.

Reserving your optional username takes just a few seconds on the latest version of WhatsApp — go to Settings > Account > Username. We’ll be rolling out usernames gradually over the coming months and will notify you in WhatsApp when they’re available in your country.

WhatsApp users will soon get the option of going by usernames instead of phone numbers, the company said Monday, announcing plans to address a privacy blind spot. The app said it has started allowing users to reserve unique usernames,

The government has issued a show-cause notice to WhatsApp over its plan to replace phone numbers with usernames, citing increased cybercrime risks.