How to lock WhatsApp on iOS with Face ID or Touch ID

Now you can lock your WhatsApp app on the iPhone with the latest version of the app. You can do this with the help of Face ID as well as Touch ID. For iPhone 8 and lower devices, there is no option for Face ID so you can do this via your Touch ID. On the other hand, users of iPhone X and above don’t have Touch ID so Face ID is the option you can choose.

However, you still have more options if you want to choose neither of Touch ID or Face ID. This is with the help of conventional PIN or Password but we recommend using Face ID or Touch ID as it is much faster in comparison. Also, it is known that Face ID for iPhones is the most secure face unlock mechanism out there. As it relies on dedicated sensors rather than being included in the software.

Well, you will now have the question of how to do it. If you are one of those iOS users looking for a way to enable WhatsApp’s lock using Face ID or Touch ID, we are here to help. You will find the steps on how to lock your WhatsApp chats using Face ID/Touch ID below

Steps to enable lock for WhatsApp using Face ID or Touch ID

1. First of all, make sure that you are on the latest version of WhatsApp for iOS. To make sure, open App Store and see if there is an update available for WhatsApp. If there is an update available, download and install the update.
2. After that, ensure that you also have Touch ID or Face ID on your iPhone already enabled. If not, you need to enable Face ID or Touch ID (whichever is available) on your device.
3. Then, open WhatsApp and go to its Settings–> Account. In WhatsApp’s Accounts option, go to the Privacy tab and click on Screen Lock. Enable “Require Touch ID” or “Require Face ID” button as per your device from here.
4. Once enabled, you will be asked if you want to lock WhatsApp immediately or wait for some time. Select the option according to your choice and WhatsApp lock will be enabled.

In case your Face ID or Touch ID fails to register for some reason, you can always unlock your device with Password or PIN. Moreover, this latest feature adds a layer of security to your WhatsApp app. Also, there is the two-step verification feature on WhatsApp for iOS which is a bonus. However, reports suggest that you will mostly not see two-step verification on iOS once you enable Touch ID or Face ID lock on WhatsApp.

Also, some users suggest that this same feature could soon be available on Facebook Messenger as both WhatsApp and Messenger are owned by Facebook.