WhatsApp, the popular messaging app owned by Meta, has recently introduced a new security feature called “WhatsApp Secret Code” for locked chats. This feature is designed to provide an additional layer of protection for users’ most sensitive conversations.
How WhatsApp Secret Code Works
Secret Code allows users to set a custom password, separate from their phone’s unlock code, to lock their chats. This means that even if someone has access to your phone, they will not be able to see your locked chats unless they know the secret code.
To set up Secret Code, open WhatsApp and go to Settings > Privacy. Then, tap on “Locked Chats” and select “Secret Code.” You will then be prompted to enter a secret code. Once you have entered your code, you will be asked to confirm it.
Once Secret Code is enabled, your locked chats will be hidden from the main chat list. To access your locked chats, you will need to type the secret code into the search bar.
Benefits of WhatsApp Secret Code
Secret Code offers several benefits to WhatsApp users:
Enhanced privacy: Secret Code provides an extra layer of protection for your most sensitive conversations.
Peace of mind: Knowing that your locked chats are protected with a secret code can give you peace of mind.
Convenience: Secret Code is easy to set up and use.
How to Use Secret Code
To use WhatsApp Secret Code, follow these steps:
To access the privacy settings on WhatsApp, first, open the application. Then, navigate to the Settings menu. In the Settings menu, locate the Privacy option. Next, tap on “Locked Chats” and choose the “Secret Code” option.
Enter your secret code and confirm it.
Your locked chats will now be hidden from the main chat list.
To access your locked chats, type the secret code into the search bar.
Tips for Using WhatsApp Secret Code
Choose a strong secret code that is easy to remember but difficult for others to guess.
Do not share your secret code with anyone else.
If you forget your secret code, you will need to reset your locked chats.
Secret Code is a valuable new security feature that can help WhatsApp users protect their privacy. If you are concerned about the privacy of your WhatsApp conversations, we recommend that you enable Secret Code.
- Set a unique “secret code” (password) different from your phone unlock.
- Choose to hide the Locked Chats folder from your chat list.
- This means the chats are only accessible by entering the code in the search bar.
Here’s how to use Chat Lock and the “secret code”:
- Open the WhatsApp chat you want to lock.
- Tap the three dots on the top right.
- Select “More” > “Chat Lock.”
- Enable “Require fingerprint to unlock” or “Create a custom passphrase.”
- If choosing a custom passphrase, set your unique “secret code.”
- Optionally, toggle “Hide locked chats” to make them invisible.
Remember, this code only protects chats within the app. It doesn’t encrypt messages themselves, which are sent over WhatsApp’s servers.