WhatsApp now lets you reserve usernames

WhatsApp username can be between 3 to 35 characters.

The short version

• The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30.
• Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.
• Join 1,000+ founders and VCs for all-day bootcamp.
• WhatsApp today announced a much-awaited feature: usernames, which will allow users to share their profiles without disclosing their phone number.

What happened

The first StrictlyVC of 2026 hits SF on April 30. Founder Summit ticket savings of up to $190 end June 26.

Why it matters

However, WhatsApp will still require a phone number to create an account on the chat app.

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