WhatsApp unveils secret code feature for Chat Lock
Meta has introduced a secret code feature for Chat Lock on WhatsApp, adding an additional layer of privacy for millions of users to protect sensitive chats on the platform. Once a code is created, it can be used to hide the locked chats so that they only appear when typed into the search bar. The users will be able to set a unique password different from what they use to unlock their phones.
“Rolling out secret code to Chat Lock on WhatsApp so you can protect your chats with a unique password. Now you can set your locked chats to only appear when you type the secret code in the search bar, so no one can unintentionally discover your most private conversations,” Zuckerberg said in a blog post.
The user can choose to conceal the Locked Chats folder from the chat list, making them accessible only by entering the user’s secret code in the search bar. If this isn't the preference, the user can opt to display them in the chat list.
When the user wants to lock a new chat, he/she can now simply long-press it instead of navigating to the chat's settings.
TO UTILIZE THIS FEATURE:
Open WhatsApp on your device.
To hide locked chats, navigate to the list of locked chats.
Tap the three dots and activate the "Hide locked chats" option.
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