Having WhatsApp is a relatively simple task, so simple that more than 99% of Brazilians who own a smartphone also have WhatsApp installed. But what about two WhatsApps, is it really that simple? We will show you that there are several options, each with its pros and cons, some extremely simple and others a bit more complex.

We will explore all possibilities for you to install two WhatsApps, but we will already tell you that the big challenge is how to have two phone numbers on the same device, without needing two SIM cards, since each WhatsApp account requires a new unique number to complete the installation.

Option 1: Multiple user accounts

Some smartphone models have the multi-account function on the device, allowing you to switch between accounts and use two WhatsApps.

This functionality is generally available on Motorola and Xiaomi brand phones, but other brands may also provide it. Unfortunately, this option is restricted to devices with Android operating systems; iPhones do not have this functionality.

The tutorial below discusses how to use the multi-account feature on your Android device; follow it to check if your device has this functionality.

So, did you find the multiple users feature on your device? If you didn't find it, skip to the next option, as it may be suitable for you. If you found it, keep reading below about this option.

Wrapping up…

Now that you know how to create more than one account, let’s go step by step:

1. Create a new user on your device

2. Install WhatsApp on your new account

3. Authenticate on the new WhatsApp

4. Done, you have two WhatsApps on the same phone

The main issue with this method is that it requires a dual SIM device for you to authenticate and ensure you can receive and make calls on both your numbers.

👍 PROS

• Safe and simple solution

• Easy to install and perform

👎 CONS

• Requires two SIM cards

• You will not receive notifications from the other account, only from the one that is active at that moment

• You need to switch between accounts to really use both WhatsApps

• You will need to import your entire contact list into the new account

• Works only for some models and versions of Android

🤓 CONCLUSION

Although it is a simple solution, it will require two SIM cards to ensure you have a second number always available for receiving and making calls via the phone line or messages and calls through WhatsApp. Additionally, it is very limited as it is only available for some models.

❌ We do not recommend this option.

Option 2: Dual Space and similar

Some manufacturers have noticed the need users had to have two messaging apps on the same phone and created some solutions that allow their users to do this. Cool, right?

Since there are various different options and each has its details, we won’t explain the step-by-step for each of them. As an old saying goes: don’t give the fish, teach to fish. And that’s what we’ll do, we will show the names of these functionalities according to the manufacturer, and then it will be easy to Google and look for more instructions on how to use this feature.

• Samsung: Dual Messenger

• Huawei: App Twin

• Asus: Twin apps

• Xiaomi (MIUI): Dual apps

Samsung's Dual Messenger displaying several duplicated apps

If your device belongs to any of these manufacturers, Google it and discover how to use this feature. Generally, the step-by-step boils down to:

1. Activate the manufacturer’s app cloning function

2. Clone or download a new version of WhatsApp

3. Authenticate on the new WhatsApp

4. Done, you have two WhatsApps installed on the same phone

This solution that manufacturers have provided is official and is very handy, but not so much for WhatsApp, as it still does not resolve the issue of how to have a second number on the same phone. For other messaging apps, it is the best available solution. Let’s see the score so far:

👍 PROS

• Safe and simple solution

• Easy to install and perform

• You will receive notifications from both WhatsApps

👎 CONS

• Requires two SIM cards

• Works only for some manufacturers and only Android models

🤓 CONCLUSION

It is an excellent solution for other messaging apps, but since WhatsApp requires a new number and it only installs a new WhatsApp, it partially solves the problem.

❌ We do not recommend this option.

Option 3: Parallel Space

From my research to write this article, it became clear that this option is undoubtedly the most discussed and recommended on the internet. Parallel Space is an application exclusive to Android that creates a kind of "alternative environment" in the operating system; this approach allows the user to have two applications, one in their standard system and another in the alternative environment.

It seems like there are some similarities to Option 1 and Option 2, right? 🤔
Well, there are quite a few... Parallel Space is the predecessor of these approaches, which are much more recent; being the older method and available for many Android models, it has the most content and recommendations out there. Being the most recommended does not always mean being the best; we will explain the reasons below.

To create this alternative environment, Parallel Space uses many resources from your device, it’s like it’s running "two Androids" within one. This results in a drastic reduction in your battery life and the performance of your phone, making it much slower.

Additionally, Parallel Space still does not solve the same problem that all other options have failed to address, which is providing a second number to authenticate with WhatsApp. For all these reasons:

❌ We do not recommend this option.

Option 4: GB WhatsApp, Yo WhatsApp and WhatsApp Plus

These are names of unofficial applications that allow a user to have more than one WhatsApp (and various other features) on their Android device. Sounds interesting, right?

Not quite... Although it sounds appealing to have new features available, these applications violate the terms of use of WhatsApp and Google itself, which is why they are not even available for download through the app store; they must be downloaded from unknown and unsafe sources.

Using any of these options puts not only your phone and private information at risk but also your WhatsApp account, which can be banned at any time due to the use of these applications, as WhatsApp itself officially claims on its blog. Stay away from these options!

❌❌❌ We definitely do not recommend this option.

Option 5: WhatsApp Business

This option is an official application provided by WhatsApp itself. The focus of this application is using WhatsApp for professional purposes; it even has various features specifically for these use cases.

👍 PROS

• Official solution: practical and simple

• Profile with professional information such as area of expertise, working hours, business address, and other useful information.

• Automatic response features. WhatsApp Business has a welcome message feature, which sends a message every time a new contact starts a conversation with your number; it also has an absence message that sends an automatic message when you are unavailable for assistance, such as outside business hours.

• The shortcut feature allows you to register keywords to generate phrases and complete responses, facilitating your service.

• The labels function allows you to organize your contacts with labels that have names and colors, making it easy to identify and filter them later.

• It has a product catalog feature that allows you to register items with photos, prices, descriptions, and purchase links to be easily resent and shared/forwarded.

• It has usage statistics such as the total number of messages sent and received.

👎 CONS

• None. This is WhatsApp's official solution, and it does not involve risks or tricks.

🤓 CONCLUSION

In addition to this long list of benefits, WhatsApp Business is easily found in app stores, both on Android and iPhone, just search for its name and install it normally, without tricks or hacks like the previous options.

✅ We recommend this option.

Conclusion

The last option above is undoubtedly the most recommended; in addition to being practical, it is also the official solution offered by WhatsApp. Despite all these advantages, WhatsApp Business still needs one more thing to function: a new number.

All the solutions listed above only give you the possibility to install a new WhatsApp on your device, but they are not complete because WhatsApp requires that you have a new number for authentication.

To resolve this problem, we suggest a combo of one of our products with Option 5:

WhatsApp Business + Zapper Duo

Zapper Duo is a virtual operator service that will give you a second phone number without needing a new SIM card. This service is perfect for those who want to have a second WhatsApp in a practical, quick, safe, and professional manner.

With your Duo number, you can finally authenticate your newly installed WhatsApp and start using your new number.

The advantages do not stop there; your Duo number can also receive and make calls using your primary number as an intermediary, ensuring more professionalism when using a dedicated number for your business.

This option is not only the simplest but also the cheapest. Regardless of which option you choose above, you will need to invest in a new phone number from a conventional operator; in addition, you will also need to acquire a SIM card, a new phone, or a dual SIM phone. Any of these scenarios, besides being more expensive, is also more laborious:

• Having one more conventional operator means another telemarketing calling you to offer plans you don’t want and charging for things you haven’t used

• Dual SIM phone models are limited and usually low-end. If you are an iPhone user, forget about the idea of using two SIM cards.

• Imagine the hassle of walking around with two phones: lack of space in your pocket/bag, risk of loss, theft, or damage in double, having to charge the batteries of two phones every day, confusion to organize your activities on two entirely different devices.

• Your conventional operator number will be a mobile line. Mobile lines have a higher cost and can inhibit calls from your customers using other operators, in addition to conveying a less professional aspect.

Zapper Duo + WhatsApp Business

The killer option that combines all the benefits of WhatsApp Business with the practicality of a virtual number.

✅😍🚀 We definitely recommend this option.

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