WhatsApp developers are introducing the ability to authenticate using an email address in the messenger. In this respect informs WABetaInfo portal.
Email sign-in is still under development but already available as 2.23.18.19 by some beta testers of WhatsApp for Android.
Email will be used as an alternative way to access your WhatsApp account. It was noted that the address will not be seen by persons and addressees. At the same time, new users will still need to register on the messenger by phone number.
The change may be beneficial for users who have difficulties accessing their accounts and complain that they cannot log in to WhatsApp because they do not receive a 6-digit code via SMS.
Users will not have to use this authentication method; If you wish, you can continue to log in to your account using SMS.
No timeline has been announced for the rollout of the new WhatsApp account protection method.
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