Explained: Set your username on Whatsapp like this, this is the step by step process
Uma Shankar July 02, 2026 11:24 AM

Reservation of WhatsApp Username has started, but at the same time controversy has also started regarding it. The government has currently banned the rollout of this feature and has sought a reply from the company within three days. If you also want to reserve a username for your WhatsApp account, then today we will not only tell you the process of how you can reserve a username but will also give you answers to many important questions related to this feature which have been confirmed by the company.

What is WhatsApp username?

A username is a unique name that you can choose for your WhatsApp account. It starts with the @ symbol (like @Name123) and others can use it to message or call you, while your phone number remains private. Your username is different from your display name. Your display name does not have to be unique, but your username must be unique.

Whatsapp Username Reservation: This is the method

  • First of all open the app and then go to the settings of WhatsApp.
  • whatsapp After going to settings, click on your profile.
  • As soon as you click on the profile, you will get the username option, below which it will be written reserved username. If the username is not available while creating the username, then you can also ask for suggestion from WhatsApp by clicking on Suggest Username.
  • After creating the username, click on Save.

Can I change my reserved username?

According to the information on the FAQ page, reserving a username is entirely your choice. You can change or delete your reserved username at any time. If you change or delete your reserved username, it may become available for others to use.

Who can see my reserved username?

In response to this question on the company's FAQ page, it has been said that until your username becomes active, no one will be able to see your reserved username. Once your username is activated, people who do not have your number saved will see your username.

Can people contact from a reserved username?

Until your username is activated, no one will be able to contact you through your reserved username. Once your username is activated, you can share your username. You can do this if you want to give someone a way to contact you on WhatsApp without sharing your phone number.

How to know that the reserved username has been activated?

When your username is activated, you will get a notification on WhatsApp. You will be able to share your username instead of your phone number to connect with new people. Your phone number will remain hidden from those people in whose contacts your number is not already saved.

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