You can now hide your WhatsApp chats even better thanks to the latest update from the Meta Platforms Inc.-owned (NASDAQ:META) messaging app.
What Happened: WhatsApp Chat Lock has now been improved even further, allowing users to hide and lock chats using secret codes.
WhatsApp first introduced the Chat Lock feature back in May 2023. It has now been updated to allow users to set unique passwords, including emojis, to secure their private conversations against unauthorized access.
Alongside the existing biometric authentication and screen lock security measures, users can now long-press on a chat to lock it, hiding the conversation behind a secret code. This code is only accessible through WhatsApp’s search bar, providing an added layer of security for user chats.
Given that WhatsApp is used by billions of users around the world for personal as well as professional chats, the new privacy-focused features are a welcome addition.
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How To Hide WhatsApp Chats Using Secret Codes
First things first, ensure that you have the latest version of WhatsApp installed on your iPhone or Android smartphone.
- Open WhatsApp and press and hold the chat you want to lock.
- Tap the three-dot button on the top right and select Lock chat.
- Now, authenticate using your fingerprint or passcode.
Now it's time to set up a secret code.
- Swipe down on your WhatsApp home screen and tap the Locked chats folder.
- Now tap Settings > Secret Code > Create Secret Code.
- Enter your code and confirm it.
You are now all set.
Next time you want to unlock a secret WhatsApp chat, just enter the secret code in the search bar, and those chats will appear.
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