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It is crucial to maintain the security of chats on WhatsApp. While the app provides end-to-end encryption for digital security, it is equally vital to ensure that users can keep their chats secure and private from their end. In order to achieve this, WhatsApp has introduced the app lock feature which enables users to lock the entire application, preventing unauthorized access.
WhatsApp has introduced a new Chat Lock feature to enhance its existing app lock functionality. This new feature enables users to lock individual chats or group chats, providing an extra layer of privacy and security.
To utilize this feature and lock individual chats on WhatsApp, follow these step-by-step instructions:
Things you need to know about WhatsApp Chat Lock
- The Chat Lock feature on WhatsApp allows users to lock both individual and group chats for added privacy and security.
- When a chat or group is locked using the Chat Lock feature on WhatsApp, it is hidden from the regular chat listing in the app, providing an additional layer of privacy.
- By locking a chat or group using the Chat Lock feature on WhatsApp, the message preview is hidden from the notification panel, ensuring that the contents of the chat remain private.
- Once a chat or group is locked using the Chat Lock feature on WhatsApp, it is moved to a separate and dedicated section called “Locked Chats”, making it easier for users to access their locked conversations.
- The Chat Lock feature on WhatsApp allows users to lock their chats or groups using biometric authentication, such as fingerprint or face recognition, or by setting a PIN or password, providing different options for users to secure their conversations based on their preference.
Pre-requisites
Make sure you’ve installed the latest version of the WhatsApp app on your phone.
Here are the steps to lock individual chats on WhatsApp:
- To get started, open the latest version of WhatsApp on your mobile device.
- Once you have opened WhatsApp, you can either scroll down the chat list or use the search function to find the contact whose chat you want to lock individually.
- After you have located the contact whose chat you want to lock individually, open the chat window by tapping on their name at the top of the screen.
- Once you have opened the chat window, scroll down to access the options menu and tap on the “Lock chat” option.
- After tapping on “Lock chat”, you will be asked to enable the toggle for the chat lock feature. Once enabled, you will need to authenticate using your device’s screen lock, such as a fingerprint or face recognition, or by entering a PIN or password that you have previously set up. This will enable the chat lock feature for the selected chat and it will be hidden from the regular chat listing and notification panel.
- It is important to note that WhatsApp automatically uses the same lock screen method as your phone to lock the chats, such as fingerprint or face recognition, or a PIN or password that you have previously set up. This ensures that the chats remain secure and can only be accessed by authorized users.
That’s it! The chat you selected is now locked on WhatsApp using the Chat Lock feature. You can repeat these steps for any other chats that you want to lock individually. This will provide an extra layer of privacy and security for your conversations, and keep them hidden from unauthorized access.
How to access locked chats on WhatsApp
All the chats that you have locked on WhatsApp are moved to a new section called “Locked Chats”. To access this section, simply swipe down from the top of the chat list screen to reveal the search bar. You will see an option for “Locked Chats” here – tap on it to access your locked chats.
Once you have opened the Locked Chats section, you will be prompted to authenticate using your screen lock, such as fingerprint or face recognition, or a PIN or password that you have previously set up. After successful authentication, you will be able to see all your locked chats in this section and access them as usual.
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