WhatsApp, a Facebook-owned company has probably become the most important app that smartphone users have at this time. It is surely no less than a lifeline today. Be it quick messaging or live video and audio calling, WhatsApp covers them all. So there are no questions raised that why this app has more than 1.5 billion monthly active users worldwide.

And because of so many utilities and features, there is an obvious urge in some people to have 2 WhatsApp accounts. This helps them to keep their personal and professional life apart. So for this solution, many people use two different sets of mobiles. The main reason for opting for this solution is that WhatsApp allows the app access only via one number on a phone. This means you cannot use two WhatsApp in one single smartphone. As you will be running your WhatsApp with the same number you have signed up with. But it is a bit of a hassle to use WhatsApp on two different smartphones and in checking them every time.
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So what if you want to run two WhatsApp accounts on one smartphone? Is owning two mobiles the only solution? Of course, not there are more convenient solutions that will help you to tackle this situation. And in this article, you will be getting the 2 most popular methods that will help you to run 2 WhatsApp accounts on one Android Smartphone.
Note: You need to have Dual Sim cards for using these methods.

Method 1 – Multiple User Profiles in Android
The first method is all related to your Android smartphone. Nowadays, there are a number of Android mobiles that comes with an inbuilt feature called Clone App, Second Space, Twin App, and so on. So, what this feature does, is that it will help you to create a second space on your mobile. Or either will help you too, twin an application that is installed on your smartphone.

How to run 2 WhatsApp Accounts on one Android smartphone (First method):
1. Install WhatsApp from Google Play Store.
2. Go to your phone’s settings feature.
3. Among all the settings, look for Dual All, Twin App, Second Space or Parrel Space feature, etc. (this can be in the ‘System and Device’ section).
4. A list of apps that support this feature will pop up. Turn the toggle on for WhatsApp.
5. The second WhatsApp will now be visible.
6. Tap on agree and continue and allow WhatsApp to access your files and contacts.
7. Now for the sign-up, the app will ask for your phone number, so remember to give your second phone number.
8. After this, your 2nd WhatsApp will run with your second phone number on just one smartphone.
So this is how you can run two WhatsApp with different phone numbers on one phone.
But what if your phone doesn’t support app cloning?

Method 2 – Parallel Space Application
If you’re unable to find this feature on your smartphone then the second method comes in handy at such times. You just need to download the Parallel Space app from the Google Play Store. So as the name suggests, this app will help you to create a parallel space on your mobile. And will allow you to clone different applications.

Here are the steps to using this app:
1. First, install the Parallel Space app from Google Play Store. Once you installed the app it will directly take you to the clone app section.
2. Select WhatsApp and tap the ‘Add To Parallel Space’ button.
3. Next, you will be taken to the parallel space, where the app runs in a virtual install on your phone.
4. Now continue to set up WhatsApp as described above.

So with these simple steps, you can easily use WhatsApp and also other apps by accessing them through the Parallel Space app.