JAKARTA - The username or user name feature is finally visible on WhatsApp. The messaging platform has started to launch its feature gradually to a limited number of testers.
With this feature, users can connect easily without having to share their personal phone number. For users who are selected to test the feature, they can find the feature through the profile settings.
At first, they will be asked to enter the desired username. After the name is selected and connected, users can share the username with others to start an interaction.
WhatsApp sets strict rules on this feature, for example, such as a ban on using the prefix 'www.' and domain endings such as '.com'. The username must have 3 to 35 characters and must include at least one letter so that it does not contain only numbers.
Another requirement is the availability of the name across the Meta ecosystem such as Facebook and Instagram. If the name is already used on other platforms, users must verify the legitimate ownership through the Account Center before they can claim it on WhatsApp.
The selection of the name also needs to be done carefully because using the same name on all platforms will reveal all accounts. In addition, additional security comes in the form of an 'optional username lock' in the form of an optional four-digit code.
With this feature, only people who know the username and the code can send a message for the first time. All conversations that start through the username are still protected by the end-to-end encryption system.
The encryption ensures that only the sender and recipient can read the message content. Currently, access to the feature is still very limited. In the next few weeks, WhatsApp plans to expand the scope of the username trial to more users around the world.
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