What is WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature?
whatsapp chat lockWhatsApp is the most used messaging app, and WhatsApp users want to keep their chats private and secure. To address this concern, WhatsApp has launched a feature (WhatsApp Chat Lock Feature) which helps users to lock individual chats and hide them. This feature is an added layer of security in the app and ensures that your personal messages remain private.
how to enable whatsapp chat lock feature
For this feature of WhatsApp, you have to download WhatsApp Beta (2.23.10.3) from Play Store or APKMirror. The “Chat Lock” feature will be similar on the iPhone. Once you have the WhatsApp beta update, follow these steps to lock chats:
- WhatsApp chat announcement that you want to lock on WhatsApp and tap on their name.
- Scroll down and tap on the new “Chat Lock” option.
- “Lock this chat with fingerprint” on Android and with First ID on iOS.
- WhatsApp will prompt you that your interaction will not be locked on the device that viewed the link. Be careful while using the same WhatsApp on two phones. Tap “OK” and confirm your entry or first ID to lock the chat.
Once you lock a conversation, WhatsApp will hide it from the “Chats” blog in the messaging app. These conversations are now accessible in a side by side “Dated Chats” section. To access locked chats, follow these steps:
- Click on the chat to reveal the WhatsApp account and the “Locked Chats” section.
- Tap “Chat Lock” and use your fingerprint to unlock these specific contacts.
- The “Locked Chats” section in WhatsApp is yours when you go back to the main chat screen.
If you don’t want to lock and hide conversations inside WhatsApp, it’s easy to turn the feature off. follow these steps:
- Tap on the name of the chat site and contact.
- Scroll down and access the “Chat Lock” feature. Here, tap on the option “Lock this chat with fingerprint” and make your gesture to mark the icon.
Lastly, the WhatsApp Chat Lock feature provides an additional layer of privacy and security to the user. With this feature, you can lock individual chats. By following the simple steps above, you can easily enable, disable, and access locked chats on your Android and iOS devices.
