WhatsApp invites users to reserve usernames as it makes major change

Starting today, the Meta-owned company will let users reserve usernames, which will officially roll out later this year.

WhatsApp users will soon have a new way to connect without revealing their phone numbers.

As with other social media services, the sheer number of people — Meta claims over three billion — using WhatsApp means many may not get their first choice of handle.

Now, it seems Meta is finally ready to roll out the new feature as WhatsApp is now letting users reserve usernames.