WhatsApp Tips: Here's how to secure chats, history and data - Change these settings

Facebook-owned WhatsApp is undoubtedly one of the most popular instant messaging platforms on this planet. We all are dependent on it for various reasons including personal and professional. As millions of people are using this application every single minute, many hackers are also trying to steal your data.

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 If you want to keep your chats and other data secure, we will tell you some tips, which will help you. Change these settings of the messaging app immediately. To ensure more security for WhatsApp Web and Desktop, the messaging platform has added an additional layer of protection when you want to link your WhatsApp account to your computer.

To link WhatsApp Web or Desktop to your account you will be asked to use face or fingerprint unlock on your phone, before scanning a QR code from the phone to link your device. Facebook-owned messaging app users have to use the two-step verification feature as it adds an additional layer of protection by requiring your six-digit PIN when resetting and verifying your WhatsApp account. This will protect your WhatsApp account from being accessed in the event of your SIM card is stolen or your phone number compromised.

To setup Two-Step Verification Users will just need to open WhatsApp > Settings > Account > Two-step verification > Enable. Users also optionally enter their email address. This email address will allow WhatsApp to send you a link via email to disable two-step verification in case you ever forget your six-digit PIN, and also to help safeguard your account.

Also, the ç offers users the ability to add an extra layer of security to their accounts with Touch ID and Face ID for iPhone, and Fingerprint lock for Android. Just head over to WhatsApp Settings > Tap Account > Privacy > Screen Lock. Turn on Require Touch ID or Require Face ID, and then select the length of time WhatsApp can be on standby mode before Touch ID or Face ID is required.

WhatsApp also allows users to control what details they share with others in their personal profile. You can restrict your Last Seen, Profile Photo, About and Status within WhatsApp’s privacy setting menu. To keep your account safe, updating the app is very important. WhatsApp keeps pushing updates at regular intervals with improved security features.