Most people use WhatsApp, but not everyone is aware that you can add a fingerprint lock to the app. This feature helps to make sure your private chats are safe. Even if someone manages to unlock your phone, they won't be able to get into your WhatsApp. You don't need to get another app for this – the lock option is already in WhatsApp. It's an easy way to add an extra layer of security to your messages and keep them private.
We have listed 7 easy steps to put a fingerprint lock on WhatsApp applications.
Step 1: The first step is to open your WhatsApp account and then click on the three dots in the top right corner as shown in the image below.
Step 2: Click on the "setting" option at the end of the menu bar.
Step 3: Click on the "Privacy" option
Step 4: Click on the "Fingerprint lock" option at the end of the menu bar.
Step 5: Click on "Unlock with fingerprint". After this, you need to authenticate your fingerprint to access this setting.
Step 6: After this, you need to set automatically lock timings (immediate, after 1 minute, after 30 minutes) and show preview content in the notification or not.
Congratulations you have successfully put a lock on your Whatsapp application.
Advantages of Using a Lock on WhatsApp
- Putting a lock on WhatsApp is like adding a secret code to keep your messages safe. This helps make sure that nobody can look at your chats or private stuff without your permission. Even if someone gets your phone, they can't read your messages unless they know your special code or use your fingerprint.
- Also, this lock keeps your conversations private when you let someone borrow your phone or leave it alone. It's like having a shield that stops people from peeking at your chats.
- Another good thing is that the lock can stop you from accidentally deleting messages or doing things in the app by mistake. When the lock is on, you won't send messages by accident or change things you didn't mean to.
- And the best part is, you don't need to get another app to do this – the lock is already inside WhatsApp. This means you don't have to make your phone messy with more apps just to stay safe.
- In short, using a lock on WhatsApp makes sure your private chats stay private, gives you peace of mind when you let others use your phone, and gives you more control over your chatting app.