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Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has given a powerful chat locking feature to its users just a few days ago. With the help of this feature, you can protect the personal chat of any user. Using this feature, you can hide personal chats in a separate section. Which you can open only with set passcode or biometric data like fingerprint or Face ID.
In simple words, if you want to have a personal chat with someone and you do not want anyone to see this chat, then this latest feature of WhatsApp is for you. We will tell you in detail how this feature works. We will also teach you how to use this feature.
Steps to lock WhatsApp chat
Step 1: First of all open WhatsApp app in your phone. Now update the app to the latest version.
Step 2: Select the chat you want to lock or hide.
Step 3: Now tap on the three dots visible at the top of the screen and go to the option.
Step 4: Select the ‘Lock Chat’ option from these options.
Step 5: If you are using this feature for the first time, you will get the option to set a passcode or use biometric data on the phone like fingerprint or Face ID.
After following this process, your chat will finally be locked and will stop appearing in the list along with other chats.
How to access locked chat
After opening WhatsApp app you will see a lock icon in the chat window, tap on it. Now you will see locked chats only after passcode or biometric authentication. This means that even if someone opens your WhatsApp app, your private chat will remain completely safe, no one will be able to read it, no one will be able to leak it.
