If you are a WhatsApp user who values privacy and security, you might be interested in a new feature that is coming soon to the app: the ability to lock your chats. This feature will let you protect your conversations from prying eyes by requiring a passcode or fingerprint to open them. In this blog post, we will explain how this feature works and why it is useful for WhatsApp users.
How to lock your chats on WhatsApp
The feature to lock your chats is still in development and it is not available yet for the public. However, thanks to the WhatsApp beta for Android 2.23.8.5 update, we have some clues about how it will work when it is released. According to the screenshots shared by WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp updates, you will be able to lock specific chats by going to their chat info and selecting the option “Lock chat”. This option will only appear for chats that are not already locked.
Once you lock a chat, it will be moved to a separate section called “Locked chats” in your chat list. To open a locked chat, you will need to enter your passcode or use your fingerprint, depending on your settings. You can also unlock a chat by going to its chat info and selecting the option “Unlock chat”.
Why you should lock your chats on WhatsApp
The feature to lock your chats on WhatsApp has several benefits for users who care about their privacy and security. Here are some of them:
- It prevents unauthorized access to your confidential chats. If someone else uses your phone or tries to snoop on your messages, they will not be able to open your locked chats without knowing your passcode or having your fingerprint.
- It protects your media privacy. If you share photos or videos in a locked chat, they will not be automatically saved to your device’s gallery. This way, you can avoid exposing your personal or sensitive media files to others who might access your phone.
- It gives you more control over your chats. You can choose which chats to lock and which ones to leave unlocked, depending on your preferences and needs. You can also unlock a chat anytime you want, if you change your mind or no longer need the extra protection.
When will the feature be available?
The feature to lock your chats on WhatsApp is still under development and it is not clear when it will be released for the public. However, we can expect that it will be available soon for beta testers and then for all users in a future update of the app. As always, we will keep you updated on this website when we have more information about this feature.
We hope you enjoyed this blog post and learned something new about WhatsApp. If you have any questions or feedback, feel free to leave a comment below. Thank you for reading!