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Meta-owned WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature that will allow users to create a custom password for their protected chat folders. According to WABetaInfo, a website that tracks WhatsApp updates, WhatsApp is rolling out a new page that will let users create a secret code for their locked chats. By entering the secret code, users will also be able to easily find locked chats in the app's search bar.
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WhatsApp's additional layer of security
This new feature will provide users with an additional layer of security for their most personal chats. Even if someone has access to the user's phone, he will not be able to access locked chats without the secret code.
The Secret Code feature is still under development, but it is expected to be released in a future update of the WhatsApp app.
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WhatsApp's 'secret code': How does it work?
configuring a secret code will also let them lock chats from partner devices. As mentioned in the creation form, the company suggests using a word or a simple emoji for quick access, the report said. Additionally, the report mentions that WhatsApp will allow users to synchronize chat locks across all their linked devices, which will significantly improve the user experience. A secret code creation feature for locked chats with support for linked devices is under development and will be available in a future update of the app.
