As per a report by WAbetainfo, WhatsApp is preparing to roll out a new feature that aims to improve the way users manage their contacts across multiple accounts. The feature, which is currently under development, is expected to give users more control over contact synchronisation, thereby enhancing both privacy and convenience. Here is everything you need to know about this upcoming update.

What is contact syncing in WhatsApp?

Contact syncing refers to the process of automatically syncing your phone’s address book with WhatsApp, allowing the app to access and update your contact list. Traditionally, this syncing has been simple, but with WhatsApp’s new multi-account support, managing contacts across different accounts can be tricky.

How will the new feature work?

The new contact syncing feature will allow users to control how their contacts are synced for each WhatsApp account separately. For example, if you have two accounts – one for work and one for personal use – you can choose to disable contact syncing for one account. This means your work contacts will not appear in your personal account and vice versa, allowing you to maintain separate contact lists for each.

Apart from this, WhatsApp will also offer a manual sync option. This feature is especially useful when you don’t want to sync your entire address book but still want to make a specific contact available on all your devices. For example, if you disable syncing but want to keep a particular contact on both your personal and work accounts, you can manually sync that contact. This contact will then be accessible on all linked devices.

Privacy and Backup

In terms of privacy, this feature ensures that contacts synced through this new system will be safely backed up. This means that even if you switch devices or reinstall WhatsApp, synced contacts can be restored, provided you have enabled this option in your privacy settings. Additionally, if you no longer want a contact synced across your devices, you can unsync it, removing it from all linked accounts.

What does this mean for users?

For users who use multiple WhatsApp accounts, this feature could be a game-changer. It makes contact management easier, allowing for better separation between work and personal life. It also provides more control over which contacts are synced, thereby increasing privacy.
Although the feature is still in beta and not available to everyone, it is a clear sign that WhatsApp is constantly evolving, and focusing on user convenience and privacy. Stay tuned for further updates as WhatsApp continues to improve this feature before the official release.