Lock Down Your Chats: WhatsApp’s New Privacy Feature

Feeling a little exposed handing your phone around? Worry no more! WhatsApp’s latest update lets you lock individual chats behind an extra layer of security.

Here’s how to activate Chat Lock on all your devices:

Android and iPhone:

1. Target your chat: Long press on the specific chat you want to lock.
2. Lock and load: Tap the three dots that appear, then select “Lock Chat.”
3. Fingerprint or PIN power: Confirm your choice using your fingerprint or phone’s PIN.

WhatsApp Web/Desktop:

1. Chat target: Click on the desired chat you want to lock.
2. Menu magic: Click the three-dot menu in the top right corner.
3. Lock it in: Select “Lock Chat” from the menu options.

Bonus Tip: Secret Code for Android/iPhone

For enhanced privacy, Android and iPhone users can create a secret code to access locked chats. Simply:

1. Head to Locked Chats: Go to your Locked Chats folder (revealed after enabling Chat Lock).
2. Settings: Open Settings within the Locked Chats folder.
3. Secret code creation: Tap “Secret Code” and choose “Create Secret Code.” Enter your desired code and confirm.

Now, your locked chats will disappear from the main screen. To access them, simply swipe down on your chat list and enter your secret code.

With Chat Lock, you can finally lend your phone with peace of mind, knowing your private conversations are under lock and key.