WhatsApp may soon alert you if someone else is using your account on another device: Here is how
Follow UsUsers may soon get alerts when another device is active at the same time
Feature aims to reduce manual checking of linked device sessions
Currently in development and expected to roll out after beta testing
After tonnes of visual and customisable changes, WhatsApp is now working on a new security feature that aims to improve user control all over the linked devices. This comes after a recent WhatsApp Beta update suggests that the company is making a system that may allow users to monitor real-time activity across all devices connected to their account.
SurveySo far, the users can view and manage linked devices via a dedicated section, but keeping track of active sessions needs manual checks. With this upcoming feature, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform is said to simplify this problem by showing which devices are actively using the account at any given time.
“At the moment, users can see which devices are linked to their main account from the Linked Devices screen. Here, they can manage active sessions and remove any devices they do not recognize or use. However, this also requires users to keep a continuous check on their connected devices to ensure their account remains secure and free from unauthorized access,” said the WaBetaInfo report.
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Adding on, WhatsApp is also reportedly testing a notification system that alerts users when another linked device becomes active simultaneously with the primary device. This means that if a user is active on their phone and another device logs in or is being used at the same time, they will receive an instant alert. The feature is designed to help users quickly identify any suspicious activity and take action, such as logging out of unknown sessions.
This notification will reportedly be sent to the primary device and will obviously focus on simultaneous usage rather than standalone activity, reducing unnecessary alerts. This approach means that users are only notified in scenarios where there is a higher likelihood of unauthorised access.
For the unversed, the feature is currently under development and the report suggests that it may roll out with future updates in the coming weeks after the testing gets completed.
