# WhatsApp is opening username reservations to make the service ‘even more private’ for its 3 billion users — here’s how to claim yours now

> WhatsApp is rolling out the option of reserving unique usernamesUsername reservations are coming to users worldwide from this weekThey're designed to make communicating through WhatsApp "even more private" WhatsApp has…

- **Source:** [TechRadar](https://www.techradar.com/computing/websites-apps/whatsapp-just-opened-username-reservations-for-three-billion-people-heres-how-to-claim-your-handle-before-its-taken?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6a4bad21254f0da55deb541a)
- **Published:** 2026-07-06
- **Category:** Computers & IT
- **Tags:** #meta #whatsapp #users #billion #private #reservations #rolling #claim
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