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Rely on everyone Text messages Chats and video calls are end-to-end encryption on WhatsApp, so you can be sure that they will not be able to block or monitor what you are doing on WhatsApp, but it is possible WhatsApp Safe with Application protection Like high security methods like fingerprint or face ID, your WhatsApp messages will be safe even if someone gets your phone in their hands.

How To Lock WhatsApp On Android

You can use the fingerprint reader of your Android phone to make sure that only you can open the app.

1. Launch WhatsApp on Android device.

2. Click on the three dot menu at the top right of the screen, then select Settings.

3. Click on Account.

4. Click on Privacy.

5. At the bottom of the screen, tap the fingerprint lock.

6. On the fingerprint lock screen, turn on “Fingerprint Unlock” by swiping the button to the right, you need to confirm your fingerprint by touching one of the registered fingers on the sensor on the phone.

7. If you close the app, choose how fast the app will ask you to re-enter the Face ID, and you can choose immediately after one minute or 30 minutes.

How To Lock WhatsApp On iPhone

You can lock WhatsApp on your iPhone with Face ID or Touch ID depending on the version of the phone you have, the process is the same no matter which iPhone you use.

1. Launch WhatsApp on your iPhone.

2. Click on Settings at the bottom right of the screen.

3. Click on Account.

4. Click on Privacy.

5. At the bottom of the screen, tap on the lock screen.

6. On the lock screen page, you will see that you need the required Face ID or Touch ID and drag the button to the right to turn on this security feature.

7. Choose how fast the app asks you to re-enter your Face ID, and if you close it, you can choose 1 minute later, 15 minutes later or 1 hour later.

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