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1004 Govt confirms six-hour logout rule for WhatsApp under new SIM norms

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FP Tech Desk @ Firstpost Tech · 02/26/2026 02:20 EDT

Govt confirms six-hour logout rule for WhatsApp under new SIM norms

India will enforce SIM binding rules for WhatsApp from November 2025, requiring users to have their registered SIM active in their device. The app must log out inactive users every six hours on multiple connections, with the government citing national security and fraud concerns.

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