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How to Use the WhatsApp Lock Feature
Secure your messaging with your fingerprint
By Dawna Roberts Dawna Roberts Writer University of Phoenix Dawna M. Roberts has 20+ years' experience in technology. Her works have appeared in Forbes, Huffington Post, Actiontec, Hackernoon, and other publications. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on December 28, 2021 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email WhatsApp Facebook Pinterest Twitter Snapchat Instagram YouTube Online Dating What to Know
On iPhone: Open WhatsApp. Tap Account > Privacy > Screen Lock. Turn on Require Face ID. Select a time until the lock engages.On Android: Open WhatsApp. Tap the three-dot menu icon. Choose Settings > Account > Privacy > Fingerprint lock.Then, tap the Unlock with fingerprint toggle to turn on the feature. Choose the amount of time before the lock engages. This article explains how to lock WhatsApp on mobile devices. This information applies to both Android and iOS. However, the fingerprint lock feature only works on devices running Android 6.0 and later. How to Lock WhatsApp on iPhone
If WhatsApp is your chosen vehicle for secure messaging and phone calls, you’ll be delighted that there's now even more to love. To secure WhatsApp to keep prying eyes out, use the WhatsApp Lock feature to add a fingerprint lock or Face ID lock. iPhone provides many ways to secure your privacy, and one of them is the WhatsApp privacy lock using Face ID. To turn that feature on, follow these steps. Open WhatsApp. Tap Account. Tap Privacy. Scroll down and tap Screen Lock. Use the toggle switch to turn on Require Face ID. Choose how quickly you want the lock to engage. Tap Immediately, After 1 minute, After 15 minutes, or After 1 hour. To turn off the WhatsApp lock, simply return to this screen and toggle Require Face ID off. How to Use the WhatsApp Fingerprint Lock on Android
The developers of WhatsApp care about your privacy, which is why they have included a WhatsApp fingerprint lock for Android. To set it up, follow these steps. According to WhatsApp, this feature is only available on Android devices with a fingerprint sensor running Android 6.0 or later. The feature also isn’t supported on the Samsung Galaxy S5, Samsung Galaxy Note 4, or Samsung Galaxy Note 8. Open WhatsApp. Tap the three vertical dot menu at the top right. Tap Settings > Account. Tap Privacy. Scroll to the bottom and tap Fingerprint lock. You must have fingerprint lock set up on your Android device before turning on this feature; otherwise, you will get a notice reminding you to do so. Tap the Unlock with fingerprint toggle switch to enable the feature. To disable the fingerprint lock, simply tap the Unlock with fingerprint toggle switch to turn it off. Touch the fingerprint sensor to confirm. Choose the amount of time you want before the fingerprint lock engages. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire WhatsApp Encryption: What It Is and How to Use It How to Set Up a New Android From an Old Phone How to Use WhatsApp Privacy Settings How to Restore WhatsApp Messages How to Use Two Step Verification (2FA) in WhatsApp How to Use WhatsApp Mute How to Tell When Someone Reads Your Text Message How to Delete Any WhatsApp Contact How to Set Up and Use Touch ID, the iPhone Fingerprint Scanner WhatsApp Last Seen: What It Is and How to Turn It Off How to Identify and Turn Off WhatsApp Read Receipts The Official Android Versions Guide: Everything You Need to Know How to Lock Apps on Any iPhone Remotely Reset Android Lock Screen Password and PIN How to Stop Someone From Accessing Your Phone Remotely How to Use WhatsApp on Your Apple Watch Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies