This hidden feature of WhatsApp can make your chats completely private, no one will be able to see them
Almost every smartphone user uses WhatsApp, but there are several features that few people know about. One of these is the Chat Lock feature. If your phone is also used by family, friends, or colleagues, and you want to keep certain chats private, this feature is extremely useful.
Let us know what WhatsApp Chat Lock is, how it works and why it should be used.
What is WhatsApp Chat Lock?
Chat Lock is a feature that lets you lock any personal or important chat. Locked chats don't appear in the general chat list, but instead are moved to a separate Locked Chats folder.
To open these chats, your phone's fingerprint, face unlock or passcode is required.
Benefits of Chat Lock
1. Private chats will remain secure
If someone uses your phone, they won't be able to read your locked chats.
2. Notifications will also be safe
When a message arrives in a locked chat, in many cases the full content of the message is not visible in the notification, thus maintaining your privacy.
3. Keep office and personal chats separate
If you use the same WhatsApp account for both work and personal conversations, you can lock important chats for added security.
How to turn on Chat Lock?
If this feature is available in your WhatsApp, then follow these simple steps:
Open WhatsApp.
Tap the contact's name at the top.
Scroll down and select the Chat Lock option.
Activate the feature using Fingerprint or Face Unlock.
After this that chat will be visible in the Locked Chats section.
How to view locked chats?
Swipe up on the main WhatsApp chat screen. You'll see the Locked Chats option. To unlock it, you'll need to enter your phone's biometrics or passcode.
When using Chat Lock, remember to
Regularly update WhatsApp to keep up with new security features.
Never share your phone passcode with anyone.
If you change your biometrics, check your Chat Lock settings.
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