WhatsApp gets new security features: Multiple passkeys, stronger two-step verification and more
Follow UsWhatsApp has introduced new account security features.
One of the biggest updates is the ability to use more than one passkey.
WhatsApp is also making two-step verification stronger by allowing users to create a full password instead of a six-digit PIN.
WhatsApp is making it easier for users to keep their accounts secure. The messaging app has introduced new security features to give users more control over how they sign in and protect their accounts. One of the biggest updates is the ability to use more than one passkey. The platform is also making two-step verification stronger by allowing users to create a full password instead of a six-digit PIN. Also, WhatsApp will now show more information about calls from unknown numbers on Android, giving users some context before they decide to answer. Keep reading for the details.
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For those unaware, a passkey allows users to sign back into their account using their fingerprint, Face ID or phone screen lock instead of entering a verification code. The company says more than one billion people have already created a passkey for WhatsApp. Users can now add multiple passkeys if they use both Android and iOS devices.
To set up a passkey, users can go to Settings > Account > Passkeys.
Stronger two-step verification
WhatsApp is also making two-step verification more secure. Earlier, users had to create a six-digit PIN as an extra layer of protection for their account. The company is now allowing users to use a full password instead. The password can be longer and can include letters, numbers and special characters. This makes it harder for others to guess.
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More details about unknown callers
hatsApp will now give Android users more information about calls from numbers that are not saved in their contacts. When an unknown person calls, users will now see details such as whether the number is from another country and if they share any WhatsApp groups with the caller. This can help users decide whether to answer the call.
