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The Indian government had earlier issued a notice to WhatsApp, directing them to furnish a detailed explanation on the upcoming usernames feature within three days of receiving the notice.

Here's a quick FAQ covering reservations, privacy, searchability, account linking, username changes, and how the feature works.

WhatsApp pauses its username feature rollout in India following government concerns over impersonation and a demand for a detailed safety explanation.

A spokesperson for the company said the feature has only been announced and is not yet available to users.

The Indian government has issued a notice to WhatsApp regarding its new username feature due to impersonation concerns.

WhatsApp's embrace of usernames this week has sparked concerns among users in India, including privacy and impersonation risks and fears that the feature could create new opportunities for scammers. We take a closer look.

With more than 3 billion users globally, WhatsApp said advance reservations will help people claim their desired username before the full rollout.