Keeping WhatsApp safe or away from prying eyes is possible. One of the fastest ways is to add an extra touch of security using a password or any type of biometric lock such as fingerprint or facial registration. Let’s see how to add this security to the instant messaging app par excellence.
WhatsApp currently has several security measures , from time to time when entering the app, WhatsApp asks us for a 6-digit code to access it, but it is an option that is not entirely secure, so we can provide more security by adding a password or other type of lock.
Lock WhatsApp without installing anything
One of the fastest and most valid options in case you only want to block WhatsApp is to use the app itself. WhatsApp allows us to add a fingerprint lock in the event that our mobile has a fingerprint reader, we can do it by following these simple steps:
- Open WhatsApp and click on the 3 dots and click on “Settings” .
- Now click on “Account” .
- Then find and click on “Privacy” .
- Swipe the screen all the way down and look for the “Fingerprint lock” option.
- By activating it you can choose the time needed to block the app after closing it.
Now every time you want to open WhatsApp you will have to use your fingerprint to enter, unless you have chosen a higher lock time that will restart every time you close it.
Lock WhatsApp or other apps with App Locker
There are hundreds of applications that allow us to block access to the rest of the apps on our mobile, such as WhatsApp, for this we will use the App Locker app, with which we can add an unlock pattern, a PIN or a fingerprint to protect our applications.
Using App Locker is really simple, by default when we install the app we have some apps blocked by default , such as social networks or instant messaging apps like WhatsApp or Telegram. When you lock the apps you need, you will always have to use the pattern or fingerprint depending on the lock mode you have used.
- Download AppLocker for Android
This is the way we have to be able to block WhatsApp with a password , an extra security measure and thus prevent others from reading our conversations or in the event that our mobile is stolen or lost, no one can use our blocked applications.
