WhatsApp is rolling out Request Account Info on Desktop
After announcing that WhatsApp is working on bringing the ability to generate rich link previews to share as text status updates in a future version of WhatsApp beta for Android, iOS, and Desktop, the company is now rolling out the ability to request your account information right within WhatsApp Desktop beta.
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Request Account Info |
| Status? | Rolling out |
| Compatibility? | WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.2219.3 is marked as compatible update. |
| Thanks: | mateusmarquezini for testing and reporting! |
| I've installed the latest update but I cannot request my account info. Why? | Be sure to install the beta version. In addition, this feature may be released to certain beta users, so you need to wait for another update. |
| Previous news? | Mark Zuckerberg just announced Cloud API to any business of any size! |
REQUEST ACCOUNT INFO
In the article about the WhatsApp Desktop beta 2.22.04.1 update, we shared the details about a new feature: the ability to request your account info right within the web/desktop client. It was under development in that version but WhatsApp is finally ready to release this feature to beta testers after installing the latest beta update today!
In order to check if the feature is enabled for your WhatsApp account, you need to open WhatsApp Settings: if a new option called "Request Account Info" is visible, it means you can start requesting your account information starting today!
This feature has been introduced because of the new GDPR regulations some years ago, and it includes a detailed report of some information such as your activity info, privacy settings, device details, and contacts. If you want to learn more, you can try requesting a report today.
WhatsApp is releasing this feature today, so be sure to install the latest beta version to get it.
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