With so much personal information being shared on WhatsApp, it’s important to keep your chats secure. Over time, people have resorted to using third-party apps and the archive option to hide private Whatsapp chats. While the former can be stressful, the latter also allows anyone who has access to your WhatsApp to easily get into your archives and open up your closet. However, with the latest Whatsapp updates, there’s now a chat lock feature that allows you to hide secret conversations and secure them with a password. 

With this new feature, locked chats will be completely private, not even popping up in your notifications tab. Here are the steps to activate the locked chats feature on your WhatsApp:

Update your WhatsApp to the latest version to access the “locked chats” feature.

Tap on the chat you want to lock. It could be a person or a group.

In the options on the side, select chat lock.

Use PIN or biometric to complete the lock process. 

To show these chats, simply gently slide down your inbox and enter your biometric or phone PIN.

Final thoughts on new WhatsApp chat lock

There are several reasons why you may want to hide your WhatsApp chats. Firstly, you may have personal or sensitive information that you want to keep private from others who may have access to your phone. Secondly, you may want to keep your conversations with certain individuals confidential. Lastly, hiding your chats can also prevent unnecessary interruptions and distractions from notifications, allowing you to focus on your work or personal time without any interruptions. Regardless, as you can see, the new Whatsapp chat lock is a simple and effective way to keep your personal information secure. By following the steps outlined above, you can ensure that only you have access to your private chats on WhatsApp regardless of who handles your phone.