December 1, 2023/ 3:37 PM IST: WhatsApp has come up with a new update for users, named the “secret code”. This new feature will protect all the private chats on the app.
This unique feature will provide a ‘double-layer’ protection to the chats. The user can now enter the ‘code’ and lock their respective chats.
Meta’s CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced the launch of the secret code feature in WhatsApp.
“We are excited to announce a new feature that will add an extra layer of protection to your most sensitive chats”, Zuckerberg said in the blog post.
This feature will be helpful for everybody as your chats will not be revealed to anyone, having access to your mobile phone. Also, the users can set their new secret code using words as well as emojis.
“We believe that this new feature will give our users even more peace of mind when it comes to privacy”, he added.
The official X handle of WhatsApp said that the community is loving the ‘Chat Lock’ and they hope that the ‘secret code’ will be more helpful to the users.
From Thursday onward, this feature will be available for both iOS and Android users globally. To benefit from this feature, here are some steps to take.
Six Simple Steps to access the new feature of WhatsApp-
- Open WhatsApp.
- Click on ‘Setting’ and go to the ‘Locked Chat’ option.
- Click on the ‘three dots’ option and the ‘Hide Lock Chats’ will get activated.
- Put a unique code using words or emojis. And your chat will be secured.
- The secured chats will be primarily unavailable from the chat list.
- Go to the search bar, and enter the secret code. Your secured chat will show up.
Overall, the user will enjoy this feature as it is simple to understand and effective to safeguard one’s private conversation.
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