New Delhi, November 11: WhatsApp, the Meta-owned platform, has earlier introduced a feature called Chat Lock. It gives users more control over their privacy. The feature allows users to lock specific chats and make them harder to access by anyone else using their phone. To improve privacy, WhatsApp has also introduced a feature called Secret Code. It allows users to set a special code for their Chat Lock folder.

The Meta-owned instant messaging platform is constantly making efforts to make the platform secure. The Chat Lock feature is a tool to lock your chats. The Secret Code feature can be seen as an added security for the WhatsApp Chat Lock feature. WhatsApp New Feature Update: Meta-Owned Messaging Platform Will Soon Allow Users To Verify Any URL Link To Curb Online Scam; Know How It Will Work.

What Is WhatsApp Chat Lock?

The Chat Lock feature on WhatsApp allows you to move a conversation into a folder that can only be opened using your device's password or biometric security, such as your fingerprint. When you lock a chat, it not only keeps the conversation safe but also ensures that the details of the chat are hidden in notifications.

What Is the Secret Code on WhatsApp?

The Secret Code on WhatsApp allows users to create a custom password for their locked chats. This feature not only enables users to assign a unique name for each locked chat but also helps conceal them from the main chat list. When you set up a Secret Code, you can access your locked chats by searching for this code in the app. If someone attempts to enter the wrong code, the locked chats remain hidden and inaccessible.

How Can You Set Up a Secret Code on WhatsApp?

As per a report of Money Control, If you forget your Secret Code, there is unfortunately no way to recover it unless you have a backup. If you cannot remember the code, you will not be able to access your locked chats. It is important to keep this in mind and consider making a backup of your chats regularly. WhatsApp Bans More Than 85 Lakh ‘Bad’ Accounts in India in September for Violating Its Policies.

First, go to the chat you want to secure. Tap on the three dots in the top right corner of the screen and select the "Lock Chat" option. Once you have locked a few chats, you can set up a Secret Code. Then tap on the three dots and select the Secret Code option. Enter a code that you prefer and tap Next and then re-enter the same code to confirm it. Then tap Done to save your code.

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