Not every WhatsApp chat is meant for everyone’s eyes. That’s exactly why WhatsApp introduced the Chat Lock feature. It gives you extra privacy for specific conversations without locking the entire app. This feature is especially useful if you sometimes share your phone with family, friends, or colleagues and want certain chats to stay completely personal. What happens when you lock a chat? Once you lock a chat, it vanishes from your main chat list and moves into a special folder called Locked Chats. These conversations can only be opened after authentication. Even better, notifications from locked chats don’t show message content. So, even if your phone is unlocked or someone else is holding it, your private messages stay hidden. WhatsApp supports different security options based on your device, such as PIN, fingerprint, Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode, making the feature both flexible and secure. How to lock a WhatsApp chat? On Android That’s it. The chat is now moved to the Locked Chats section. On iPhone (iOS) The chat will instantly disappear from the main screen. How to Open Locked Chats On Android Scroll to the top of your chat list to find Locked Chats. Tap it and verify your identity using your fingerprint, PIN, or pattern. Once unlocked, you can read the messages normally. On iPhone Open the Locked Chats section and authenticate using Face ID, Touch ID, or passcode to access your hidden conversations. Why it is worth using? WhatsApp Chat Lock adds a smart layer of privacy without affecting your regular chats. It’s simple, secure, and perfect for keeping sensitive conversations truly personal.
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