Lock your WhatsApp chats! New feature released
You can now lock the chats you want to protect from prying eyes on WhatsApp. With the new "Chat Lock" feature, your chats are stored in a hidden folder, and you will need to use your password, Face ID, or fingerprint to access them.
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The world's most popular instant messaging application, WhatsApp, has introduced a new feature for its users.
WhatsApp has announced the "chat lock" feature. Users will now be able to lock any chat they choose.
According to the report on T24, this feature allows WhatsApp users to store messages in a hidden folder. The "chat lock" feature will be available for both Android and iPhone users.
To enable chat lock, follow these steps:
On your mobile device, swipe left on the chat you want to lock or press and hold it. Then, tap on "more options" or "more options > Lock Chat". Afterward, enable the chat lock using your fingerprint or Face ID.
Additionally, you can lock your chats with a secret code that is different from your phone's password. To do this, go to the "Locked Chats" folder, select "Settings", and tap on the "Create Secret Code" option. Finally, confirm the created code to complete the process.
In this way, users can ensure greater privacy and keep their chats securely stored.