iOS and Android users have long had the choice of securing their messaging service via facial recognition or finger scanning. This is in addition to locking the phone itself, so it’s an extra layer of security.
There was no such option for the desktop version of WhatsApp yet, but second WABetaInfo messaging service will change soon. Users will soon be able to set up having to enter a password before they can access chats, the website reports.
The new feature is intended to prevent others from opening WhatsApp Web on a laptop or computer and immediately reading your chats. This is useful, for example, if a device is used by several people.
The password should be re-entered each time you open the desktop app. Users can choose to enable the feature, but it’s not required. It is not yet clear when exactly the feature will be implemented.
