Key Takeaways
- New Secret Codes add extra privacy to WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature
- Locked chats can now be completely hidden behind a custom password
- Instant chat locking streamlines protecting sensitive conversations
- Update releasing over coming months globally on WhatsApp mobile
Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has introduced a new privacy feature called Secret Codes to enhance the security of its Chat Lock tool. This update provides an extra layer of protection to keep your private conversations truly private.
What is Chat Lock, and How Does It Work?
Chat Lock allows users to move conversations into a separate, password-protected folder. This is useful for keeping messages private if you share your device with other people. Currently, anyone who knows the password for unlocking your phone can access locked chats.
Secret Codes Offer Added Security
With Secret Codes, you can set a secondary password that is completely separate from your phone’s main password. When enabled, locked chats actually disappear from your inbox for complete privacy.
To view your locked conversations, you need to manually type the secret code you created into WhatsApp’s search bar. Alternatively, you can choose to keep locked chats visible, but still secured behind the extra password.
Easily Lock Individual Chats
WhatsApp has also streamlined the process of locking chats. Now you can lock any conversation by long pressing the chat and selecting “Lock Chat” from the menu.
Step-by-Step Guide to Setting Up Secret Codes
Activating a secret code to boost your Chat Lock security only takes a moment. Follow these steps:
- Tap the three dots in the top right of WhatsApp and open Chat Lock Settings.
- Toggle on the Secret Codes feature.
- Create a 4-character password or single emoji code.
- Locked chats will now vanish completely from your inbox.
- Type your secret code into the search to make them reappear.
Global Availability and Future Updates
The Secret Codes feature is set to roll out globally “in the coming months,” marking a significant advancement in WhatsApp’s commitment to user privacy. It is essential to keep an eye out for the update when it arrives on your device.
While these privacy-focused enhancements are currently exclusive to the mobile version of WhatsApp, there is no official word on whether similar features will make their way to the desktop version.
Recent WhatsApp Updates
In a bustling week for WhatsApp, the platform introduced two other noteworthy updates. The desktop app now supports “self-destructing photos and videos,” providing an added layer of security for sensitive media.
Additionally, select users gained access to AI assistants, each featuring a unique personality, such as the anime nerd and dungeon master, adding an entertaining twist to user interactions.
Follow Tech With Muchiri’s WhatsApp channel for more news and reviews relating to new features as they become available. Keep an eye out for the Secret Codes update and take advantage for next-level chat privacy.
