How to Lock WhatsApp on Mobile Phones and Laptops, Privacy Becomes Safer

Kapanlagi.com - Many people lock the WhatsApp application on their mobile phones for privacy reasons. Understandably, WhatsApp or WA has become a widely used messaging platform. WhatsApp stores many chat messages that may be personal and cannot be shared with just anyone. Fortunately, there is a feature or way to lock WhatsApp to ensure the privacy of WA users.

In addition to maintaining privacy, many people lock the WhatsApp application for security reasons. This is done to prevent unauthorized access to their private messages on WhatsApp. By locking WhatsApp, WA users can feel more secure and safe when sending messages to each other.

Curious about how to lock Whatsapp? Just read the following review to find out.

1. How to Lock WhatsApp on Android

How to Lock WhatsApp on Android Phones (credit: unsplash)

WhatsApp offers an app lock feature on Android. This feature allows users to protect their WhatsApp account with a password, pattern, or fingerprint. Here's how to lock WhatsApp on Android:

- First, open the WhatsApp app on your Android device.

- Inside the WhatsApp app, go to the settings section by tapping the vertical three-dot icon in the top right corner of the screen and selecting the "Settings" option.

- Choose the "Account" option, which is usually located at the top of the settings list.

- In the Account menu, find and tap the "Security" option. Here, you will find various security settings for your WhatsApp account.

- Find the "Two-Step Verification" option and enable it. You will be prompted to create and confirm a six-digit PIN as an additional security step.

- WhatsApp will provide an option to add an email address as a recovery step in case you forget the two-step verification PIN. This is optional, but recommended for additional security.

- After enabling two-step verification and (optionally) adding a recovery email, you will receive a notification that the security settings have been successfully updated. Now, WhatsApp on your Android device is locked.

2. How to Lock WhatsApp on iPhone (iOS)

How to Lock WhatsApp on an iPhone (credit: unsplash)

The WhatsApp locking feature is also available on iPhone. iPhone users can enable WhatsApp lock with Face ID or Touch ID. To activate this feature, you can follow the steps to lock WhatsApp on iPhone below:

- First, open the Settings app on your iPhone.

- Find the option called "Touch ID & Passcode" (if using fingerprint) or "Face ID & Passcode" (if using face scan). Select this option to continue.

- You will be prompted to enter your iPhone access code. Enter the code to access advanced security options.

- Scroll down on the Passcode or Face ID/Touch ID page and find the option "WhatsApp" in the list of apps.

- Enable the option "Require Face ID" or "Touch ID" (depending on your device) to activate face or fingerprint verification when opening WhatsApp. If using access code, you can also choose the option "Use Passcode".

- After enabling the verification option, you will be prompted to confirm with fingerprint, face, or enter your iPhone access code.

- Done, WhatsApp on your iPhone is now locked and requires fingerprint, face, or access code to open.

3. How to Lock WhatsApp on the Web Version

How to Lock WhatsApp on the Web Version (credit: unsplash)

WhatsApp is now widely used in desktop or web versions. If you are someone who frequently accesses WhatsApp on the web, there is no need to worry. The locking feature is also available in the web version. Here are the steps to lock WhatsApp on the web version:

- First, open the official WhatsApp Web website on your browser (web.whatsapp.com).

- Open the WhatsApp application on your phone. In the WhatsApp application, tap the three-dot icon (menu) in the top right corner and select the "WhatsApp Web" option.

- Use your phone to scan the QR code that appears on your browser screen.

- After successfully connecting, go to the WhatsApp Web settings by clicking the three-dot icon in the top right corner of the conversation view.

- In the WhatsApp Web settings, find and select the "Logout from All Devices" option. This will end the WhatsApp Web session on all connected devices.

- If you want to use WhatsApp Web again, you will need to rescan the QR code to connect your device.

- To add an extra layer of security, enable the two-step verification feature in the WhatsApp settings on your phone. This requires entering a six-digit PIN when connecting to WhatsApp Web.

- Done, you have locked access to WhatsApp Web on your browser. Every time there is an access attempt from a new device, you will be asked to rescan the QR code and enter the two-step verification PIN.

Those are some easy and practical ways to lock WhatsApp on your mobile devices and laptops. Hopefully, they are useful and good luck trying them out!

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