Login on WhatsApp with your email address
WhatsApp introduces a new functionality for iOS (iPhone) users, offering the possibility to associate email addresses with their accounts. This update, included in version 23.24.70 of the iPhone app, allows users to authenticate their account by verifying their email address instead of SMS messages. Authentication on the WhatsApp application with the email address does not mean that if you do not have access to the phone number, you will be able to access the account only with the email address.
This option to authenticate on the WhatsApp application with the email address is very useful in situations where users experience temporary difficulties in receiving the 6-digit codes via SMS. Although this feature was initially available in the beta version, it is now being extended to all users with the latest update of the WhatsApp application in the App Store.
How to activate authentication on WhatsApp with your email address
The new WhatsApp login option with email address is available in WhatsApp Settings > Account. You need to make sure you have the latest version of the app. 23.24.70 or later.
Although the official changelog mentions fixing a bug that was causing the app to slow down for some users, another significant feature is not included in this list. Users can now associate email addresses with their WhatsApp accounts, giving them an alternative to SMS authentication. It is important to emphasize that this addition does not replace phone numbers, but provides an additional method of access. If you don't have this WhatsApp email login feature yet, it's recommended to make sure the app is updated to the latest version from the App Store to enjoy all the new features and improvements.
Related: How to authenticate a WhatsApp account on multiple phones
WhatsApp is definitely the most used text, voice and video messaging app and the main reason for this popularity is due to its security measures. Almost impossible to intercept messages, secure authentication methods to protect accounts, are the main assets in terms of privacy and security.
