As part of changing laws in Europe, Meta now offers the option for you to chat with others using third-party messaging apps that have integrated with WhatsApp and that you choose to turn on.

Note: Chats with third-party apps are only available in select regions and may not be available to you.

- You can send messages, photos, videos, voice messages, and documents to end users of supported messaging services that have integrated with WhatsApp.

- Messages or other content you send from WhatsApp to third-party users are encrypted in transit, and WhatsApp can’t see them.

- Third-party apps have their own policies and they might handle your data differently than WhatsApp.

## Eligibility requirements to turn on third-party chats with WhatsApp

- Third-party chats with WhatsApp are only available to users with a WhatsApp account registered to phone numbers in the regions covered by the Digital Markets Act (DMA).

- If you change your phone number to a number registered in a region not covered by the DMA, you won’t be able to use third-party chats on WhatsApp.

- Third-party chats are only available on WhatsApp for iPhone and Android. Third-party chats on WhatsApp are not currently accessible on tablets, web, or desktop.

If you’re eligible, learn how to use WhatsApp with third-party chats in this article (links to https://faq.whatsapp.com/818760060056834?helpref=faq_content)

## Your safety and third-party apps

We care about the safety of our global community when enabling chats with third-party apps. Visit our WhatsApp Privacy Policy for users in Europe for more information.

When you send a message to a third-party app, the phone number registered to your WhatsApp account is available to the third-party app you select. Other people who know your phone number can find and message you from third-party messaging services you've enabled.

Note: Users you’ve blocked on WhatsApp might be able to message you from third-party apps. Learn more about how to block someone in this article.

## Be mindful of the information you share

Before you chat with someone using third-party apps:

- Make sure you know the person you’re chatting with before sharing any personal information.

- Be aware that scams and spam might be more common when messaging with third-party apps.

- If you receive an unwanted message from a third-party chat, you can block the sender from messaging you from the third party.