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Friends, the world’s most popular instant messaging app WhatsApp has more than 4 billion users, for whose security Meta provides many features, new features are being continuously introduced to improve the convenience and security of the users. After launching the username feature, the platform is now working on a major upgrade,

This upcoming feature will bring a passkey-based login system for linked devices, making the process faster and more secure and reducing the reliance on QR code scanning. It will come to Android users first, while its availability on iPhone has not been confirmed yet.

Current Method: QR Code Linking

Now, if you want to use WhatsApp on a laptop or desktop:

You have to scan the QR code with your phone

Device links only after successful scanning

This is the only official method for multi-device login

What is changing?

With new updates being made:

Users will be able to link devices using a passkey instead of QR code

QR scanning option will remain, but it will be an optional method

The process will become faster and easier

What is Passkey?

Passkey is a modern authentication method that uses your device’s in-built security features, like:

fingerprint authentication

face unlock

screen lock security

It can be stored on your device or in a password manager, keeping it secure and protected from hacking attempts.

How the new feature might work

Once rolled out:

Users will get a confirmation prompt within WhatsApp when linking a new device

Once approved, the device will immediately connect via passkey verification

In some cases, WhatsApp may also require a QR scan for added security

Users have to create a passkey from Settings → Account → Passkeys.