How to Create Two WeChat Accounts with One Phone Number on an iPhone
If you want to create two WeChat accounts with a single phone number on your iPhone, you'll need to take a few specific steps to enable this feature. While Apple has historically restricted multi-account features, we've outlined a detailed method below to guide you through the process.
Prerequisites
- Ensure your iPhone is running the latest version of iOS.
- Make sure your phone number is active and you want to use it for both WeChat accounts.
- Note that this feature may not fully synchronize messages between the two accounts.
Step-by-Step Guide
1. Check Apple's Multisignature Feature
- Go to Settings: Open the iPhone's Settings app.
- Dual Signatures: Navigate to the "Dual Signatures" section.
- Enable Dual Signatures: TAP the "Dual Signatures" checkbox and enter the phone number again to confirm.
2. Setup Double Account in WeChat
- Open WeChat: Launch the WeChat app on your iPhone.
- Select Double Account Option: Within the app, select the "Double Account" option.
- Choose a Device Type: Depending on your iPhone's capabilities, choose "Smartphone" or "Smartwatch."
- Input Phone Number and Password: Enter the same phone number and password you're using within WeChat.
3. Link Additional Accounts Using QQ or支付宝
- Install QQ or支付宝: Ensure both QQ or 支付宝 apps are installed on your iPhone.
- Add Good Transfers: In QQ or 支付宝, enable "Good Transfer" and select "Multiple Numbers."
- Transfer Phone Numbers: Follow the instructions to transfer your main phone number to another contact in QQ or 支付宝. This will create a backup number on your iPhone.
- Link to Double Account: Link the newly created backup phone number to WeChat's Double Account feature.
4. Unlock and Use the Second WeChat Account
- Unlock Double Account: Once all setup is complete, unlock the Double Account by entering the password.
- Compose a Message: Open the chat interface, select the backup phone number, and compose your message using WeChat's interface.
- Multiple Chat Windows: You'll notice two separate chat windows on the screen, each connected to the main account but operating independently.
5. Preset for Quick Access
- Custom Preset: In WeChat, navigate back to the Double Account settings and create a custom preset for the backup phone number. This will save your credentials for quick access in the future.
Common Issues and Solutions
- Network Restrictions: If Apple restricts multi-account features in the future, this guide will still serve as a backup method using QQ or 支付宝.
- Smartwatch Support: If your iPhone is a smartwatch, ensure it can receive notifications.
- Syncing Messages: Be aware that the Double Account feature doesn't automatically sync messages between the two numbers.
By following these steps, you can successfully create and manage two WeChat accounts with one iPhone phone number. This approach maximizes your experience across multiple devices for various WeChat applications.