How To Lock Chat On WhatsApp With An Android And iPhone
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Have you been wondering how to lock your chats on WhatsApp? Although Whatsapp is a popular app, many still do not know how to lock chats while using the app.
How To Lock Your Chat On WhatsApp Using Android Phone
You can use your Android phone’s fingerprint reader to ensure you’re the only one who can open the app.
1. Open WhatsApp on your Android device.
2. Tap the three-dot menu in the top right corner of the screen and then choose settings.
3. Tap Privacy
4. At the bottom of the screen, tap Fingerprint Lock.
5. On the Fingerprint lock screen, turn on Unlock with fingerprint by tapping on the toggle on the right.
6. Confirm your fingerprint by touching the sensor with one of the fingers you have registered with the phone.
7. Choose how long before WhatsApp requires a fingerprint scan to re-enter the app after you close it. You can choose immediately, After 1 minute, or After 30 minutes.
How To Lock Your Chat On WhatsApp Using iPhone
1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone.
2. Tap Setting in the bottom right corner of the screen.
3. Tap Privacy.
4. At the bottom of the screen, tap Screen Lock.
5. On the Screen Lock Page, you’ll see Require Face ID or Require Touch ID. Tap the toggle next to that option to turn this security feature on.
6. At the bottom of the screen, tap Screen Lock.
7. Choose how long before WhatsApp requires Face ID or Touch ID to re-enter the app after you close it. You can choose Immediately, After 1 minute, 15 minutes, or 1 hour.
