Unfortunately, it is not possible to have WhatsApp on two phones simultaneously with the same phone number. WhatsApp is designed to work on one phone with one phone number at a time. This means that if you try to verify your WhatsApp account on a second phone, it will deactivate the account on the first phone.
This limitation is due to the way WhatsApp uses phone numbers for verification and security. When you first set up WhatsApp, you need to provide a valid phone number that will be used for verification. WhatsApp sends a verification code to that number, and once you enter the code, your account is activated.
The reason for this restriction is to ensure the security and privacy of your WhatsApp account. By tying the account to a specific phone number, WhatsApp can verify that you are the rightful owner of that number. This prevents others from easily accessing your account and impersonating you.
Having the ability to use WhatsApp on multiple phones with the same number could lead to potential security risks. It would make it easier for unauthorized users to gain access to your account, potentially compromising your personal information and conversations.
However, if you have a dual SIM phone, you can still use WhatsApp on that phone. You just need to choose one phone number to verify with WhatsApp. The other SIM card will still work for calls and messages, but you won’t be able to use it for a separate WhatsApp account.
If you need to switch to a different phone or SIM card, you can transfer your WhatsApp account to the new device. WhatsApp provides an option to back up your chats and media to Google Drive (for Android users) or iCloud (for iPhone users). Once you set up WhatsApp on the new phone with the same phone number, you will be prompted to restore your chats from the backup.
In my personal experience, I have encountered situations where I wanted to use WhatsApp on multiple devices with the same number. However, after understanding the security implications, I realized the importance of having only one active WhatsApp account tied to a specific phone number.
It is worth noting that WhatsApp does offer a web version called WhatsApp Web, which allows you to use WhatsApp on your computer. However, even with WhatsApp Web, your phone needs to be connected to the internet and have an active WhatsApp account.
While it is not possible to have WhatsApp on two phones with the same number simultaneously, you can still use WhatsApp on a dual SIM phone by choosing one number to verify with WhatsApp. This limitation is in place to ensure the security and privacy of your WhatsApp account.