Your WhatsApp chats can now be password protected, thanks to a new update.
The feature will add more security to the app's already end-to-end encrypted messages.
With the new password system, it will mean even if someone can unlock your phone, that will not be able to see what is being sent on WhatsApp.
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It was included in the new update which came out yesterday (Sunday, February 10).
Also in the upgrade is a new feature which allows users to add either a pin, fingerprint or face ID lock to protect the app.
Available on both iOS and Android devices, the new screen lock feature needs to be activated in the application's settings before being able to keep the application closed away from prying eyes, North Wales Live reports.
What you need to do:
- Download the new version (2.19.21) of the app via the App store of Google Play.
- Go to settings (the symbol with the cog).
- Tap 'account'.
- Select 'privacy'.
- Go to the area which says 'screen lock'.
- Swipe the toggle on to activate and select when you want the lock to kick in.
Once this is activated, you'll only be able to open Whatsapp with Face ID, fingerprint or passcode. However you will still be able to reply to messages from notifications if you have this activated, and you'll be able to answer calls via the service.
