Learn how to set a password on WhatsApp for iOS and Android devices to protect your privacy and secure your conversations. Follow our step-by-step guide now!
If you transmit a lot of confidential information in WhatsApp*, then perhaps you should block access to the application from strangers. Fortunately, this can be done in several ways. You will learn how to set a password or other protection on Android and iOS from our material
How to set a password on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp provides a built-in app lock feature. This can be a password, Face ID, Touch ID (on iOS), or biometric security (on Android). It is also possible to use third-party Android apps if the built-in security is not enough.
Instructions for iPhone
iPhone owners need to follow these steps:
With the release of iOS 18, Apple has made it even easier — you can now block access to absolutely any app right from your home screen. Here’s how to do it:
- Find the desired icon, click on it and hold for a couple of seconds;
- In the context menu, select the option “Require Face ID”;
- Tap Require Face ID again to confirm.
Instructions for Android
Owners of smartphones running Android OS need to do the following:
- Open WhatsApp* and tap on the three dots in the upper right corner to open the menu;
- Go to Settings > Privacy;
- Scroll down and find “App Lock”;
- Enable the “Biometric identification” option and register your fingerprint if you haven’t done so in your phone settings yet;
- Set the lock timer (immediately, after 1 minute, 30 minutes).