WhatsApp is one of the most widely used instant messaging apps. You can use it to chat with friends, colleagues, and family members, which means you can have private conversations that you don’t want others to see. Although the ability to lock WhatsApp was introduced a while ago, it is annoying to unlock the app every time you want to use it. So, how to keep your important chats secure? Well, you can use the new feature to lock individual WhatsApp chats.
You can now lock certain WhatsApp chats without having to lock the entire app. It’s nice to see that Meta is rolling out useful features on WhatsApp that make the experience of using the app better. Before we show you how to use the chat lock feature, let’s learn what it does.
What is the use of Private Chat Key
Next time you get good morning messages from uncles in your family group, you don’t need to spend any more time unlocking the chat. However, conversations with your partner that may involve sensitive information can now be privately locked. Cool, right?
In short, the best part of the private chat lock feature is that you can choose specific chats that you consider secret or important.
How to lock specific chats on WhatsApp
If you are an Android user, follow the steps below to lock your chat with a few taps. If you use an iPhone, you may have to wait a little longer. The chat lock feature is currently limited to Android phones only. iPhone devices will also receive the update soon.
We recommend updating WhatsApp from the Play Store or the App Store before performing the steps below. That being said, grab your phone and get started.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android phone. Navigate to the chat you want to lock.
Step 2: Tap the contact’s name at the top of the screen.
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom. Select the Chat Lock option.
Step 4: Turn on the switch next to “Lock this conversation with your fingerprint” to secure the conversation.
You should now see a prompt saying the chat is locked.
This is how you can lock WhatsApp chats with your fingerprint or Face ID.
How to access locked chats on WhatsApp
Now that you’ve locked away the conversations that matter to you, it’s time to know how to access them. WhatsApp hides your locked chats so they don’t show up as soon as you open the app. Here’s how to access your locked chats.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android phone. Scroll down on the list of conversations.
Step 2: You will now see a new tab right at the top called Locked Chats. Touch it.
All your locked chats will be displayed here.
How to delete chats from locked chats on WhatsApp
Changed your mind and decided to remove the chat key from the chat? Here’s how to do it.
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Android phone. Navigate to the chat you want to lock.
Step 2: Tap the contact’s name at the top of the screen.
Step 3: Scroll to the bottom. Select the Chat Lock option.
Step 4: Turn off the toggle next to “Lock this conversation with your fingerprint” to turn off the conversation lock.
Your chats will now be back on the WhatsApp home screen and you can open the chat without using your fingerprint or PIN.
FAQ about Locking private WhatsApp chats
1. Can I lock a group chat on WhatsApp?
Yes, you can lock group chats using the exact method mentioned above to lock individual chats.
2. Do I get notifications for locked WhatsApp chats?
All new messages in locked WhatsApp chats will be notified as they arrive.
3. Why don’t I have private chat lock feature on my phone?
This feature is currently rolling out gradually to all WhatsApp users. Therefore, you may not have received it at this time. Update your apps regularly from Play Store or App Store to get the latest version and check if you have this feature.
4. Will my WhatsApp Web chats also be locked if I lock them on my phone?
Unfortunately, the chat lock feature is only available on smartphones so chat will be accessible on WhatsApp Web without any locking.
Keep your chats safe
The ability to lock individual WhatsApp chats can be beneficial for many different types of users. If multiple people have access to your phone and you don’t want them to read specific chats, you can now lock them down without worrying about invasion of privacy.
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