WhatsApp is taking chat security to a new level with the introduction of Secret Code for Chat Lock, a feature that adds an extra layer of protection to your most private conversations.

Previously, WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature allowed users to lock chats with their device password or biometric authentication. While this provided a level of security, it didn’t prevent someone from seeing that a chat was locked.

WhatsApp Secret Code for Chat Lock

A secret code to lock your chat

With Secret Code for Chat Lock, you can now set a unique password that’s different from your device password. This password will hide the Locked chats folder from your chat list, making it invisible to anyone who doesn’t know the code. 

The Secret Code can be composed of letters, numbers, special characters, or even an emoji, allowing users to personalize their security measures. And to access your locked chats, you’ll simply need to type the secret code into the WhatsApp search bar. 

The Secret Code feature offers more flexibility as well. If you don’t want to completely hide your locked chats, you can still have them appear in your chat list. The choice is yours.

WhatsApp has simplified the process of locking a chat. Users can now lock a chat by long-pressing on it, eliminating the need to navigate through the chat’s settings.

The Secret Code feature is currently being rolled out to all WhatsApp users worldwide. If you haven’t received it yet, don’t worry. It should be available to you soon.

WhatsApp has been on a roll this year, introducing a slew of new features, several of which are focused on privacy. For instance, the company recently added an email verification feature to bolster account security, and it now also allows you to hide your IP address during calls to maintain your privacy.

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