# WhatsApp Adds Reels Shortcut for Chats

> WhatsApp beta users can now share Instagram Reels directly from chats via a new shortcut.
- Title: WhatsApp Adds Reels Shortcut for Chats · WABetaInfo | Shortify
- Summary: WhatsApp beta users can now share Instagram Reels directly from chats via a new shortcut. WhatsApp beta testers can share Instagram Reels from chats using a…
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- Source: WABetaInfo — https://wabetainfo.com/whatsapp-introduces-a-new-shortcut-to-share-reels-in-chats
- Author: WABetaInfo
- Published: 2026-10-22T23:00:05+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: whatsapp, instagram reels, accounts center, chat attachment menu, reels shortcut, beta testers, google play store, technology, apps
## New Reels Shortcut in Chats
Users linked to Accounts Center can now share Instagram Reels directly from chats.
## Feature Status
The shortcut is rolling out to some whatsapp beta testers on google play store.
## Compatibility Details
Requires whatsapp beta for android 2.26.42.9 update on google play store.
## Reels Picker Options
Users see three tabs: recents, saved, and liked reels in the picker interface.
## Accounts Center Requirement
Users must link whatsapp to accounts center to access the reels shortcut.
## Rollout Timeline
The feature becomes available to more beta testers over coming weeks.
## Key takeaway

WhatsApp beta testers can share Instagram Reels from chats using a dedicated shortcut after linking accounts to Accounts Center.