WhatsApp has taken an important step for users of iPhone. And in an attempt to provide them with greater security, the instant messaging app has been updated and added the passkeys. In a statement, WhatsApp said:
“Passwords are now rolling out to iOS, a more secure (and easier!) way to log back in with Face ID, Touch ID, or your password”
With this, users who have an iPhone will be able to use passkeys to log in in their respective WhatsApp accountsWith this, they will have a Easier and safer access when they want to log back in.
In addition, they will forget about SMS messages that arrive with a code, which sometimes led to identity theft. This update will arrive gradually to all users who have an iPhone.
How to activate WhatsApp passkeys on iPhone?
If you want to use this new feature, you will have to follow these steps, but not before making sure that you have at least iOS 16 and the WhatsApp app updated on your iPhone.
- Enter WhatsApp.
- Go to the “Settings” option.
- Search for “Account”.
- Click on “Access Keys”.
- Click the green button that says “Create a password” to choose a way to log in.
- Once this option is activated, you will be able to log into WhatsApp on your iPhone with Face ID, Touch ID or password.
Likewise, the option is Available for Android devices and to activate the passkeys you will have to follow the same steps that we indicated above.
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2024-07-30 00:46:57
