WhatsApp is being used by every smartphone user in today’s time. Due to which the messaging app keeps on coming up with new features to make its customers more secure. Offers 2 step verification message, disappear features and more to secure the personal data of the users.
Apart from this, WhatsApp also offers lock feature. With the help of which you can lock your WhatsApp. Which cannot be opened again after your permission. On the other hand, if someone tries to open without face authentication and fingerprint scanner, then this feature also suggests the name of that person.
What are the things needed to enable
This feature is available for both smartphone users and iPhone users. Which requires fingerprint scanner and face unlocking to enable it. After locking the phone, you will not be able to receive WhatsApp calls. Let’s know how to lock WhatsApp on your smartphone and iPhone.
for iphone users
- First of all you have to open WhatsApp on your Apple iPhone.
- After that tab on the Settings button given at the top.
- Now go to your account.
- Then click on the Privacy option.
- Scroll down and select Screen lock option.
- Now turn on the toggle, once the lock feature is enabled, you can use it by unlocking WhatsApp using Face ID and PIN.
how to lock in android
- First of all, open WhatsApp on your smartphone.
- Then tab on the three dots in the top.
- Now go to Settings in the menu.
- After that go to Account option in Settings and select Privacy option.
- After that you scroll down and lock the fingerprint.
- Once this feature is enabled, you can unlock it using fingerprint.