Tap More options > Lock chat or Unlock chat .
Click Lock Chat or Unlock Chat .
Control who can see your profile photoAndroidTap More options > Settings > Privacy > Profile photo .
iOSTap Settings > Privacy > Profile Photo .
Here are five WhatsApp privacy and security features that users can turn on to keep their accounts and personal conversations more private.You can password-protect your personal chats with Chat Lock.
1. Lock your private chats
On Android and iOS :
Swipe left or tap and hold on the chat you want to lock or unlock.
Tap More options > Lock chat or Unlock chat .
On the web and Windows
Right click on the chat.
Click Lock Chat or Unlock Chat .
2. Control who can see your profile photo
Android
Tap More options > Settings > Privacy > Profile photo .
Select from Everyone , My Contacts , My Contacts except... or None .
iOS
Tap Settings > Privacy > Profile Photo .
Select from Everyone , My Contacts , My Contacts except... or None .
3. Secure your account with Face ID, Touch ID, or fingerprint
4. Send media files and messages more privately
5. Choose who can see your status
WhatsApp has several built-in privacy and security features that can help users protect their chats, photos, profile information and Status updates. From locking private conversations to using Face ID or a fingerprint to open the app, these tools give users more control over who can access their information. The Meta-owned platform also lets users limit who can see their profile photo and Status, while its View Once feature allows certain photos and videos to disappear after they are viewed. Here are five WhatsApp privacy and security features that users can turn on to keep their accounts and personal conversations more private.You can password-protect your personal chats with Chat Lock. Locked chats will be hidden from the chat list and stored in a separate Locked Chats folder.When you turn on the Chat Lock feature, other people in the chat won't receive a notification, and the chat automatically closes when you lock your device. You can set a secret code, create a folder to view locked chats , and hide locked chats .If you like this suggestion, try turning on disappearing messages. Learn how to use disappearing messages .When your contact receives your message and has notifications turned on, your profile picture appears in their notifications unless you change your privacy settings .To edit who can see your profile photo:You can use the App Lock feature on WhatsApp as an additional security option, so only you can access your chats. With this feature turned on, you'll need to use your fingerprint or facial recognition (on Android), Touch ID or Face ID (on iOS), or a password (on the web) to unlock WhatsApp. You can still answer messages and calls by tapping notifications even when WhatsApp is locked.You can send personal photos, videos, and voice messages on WhatsApp that disappear from the chat once the recipient has viewed/listened to them. This is known as the 'View Once' feature.Viewable photos and videos won't be saved to the recipient's Photos or Gallery. Recipients won't be able to take screenshots or screen record their viewable media files.You can choose who can see your Status by adding or mentioning the people or groups you want to share your Status with in your Status audience. Your Status updates are usually shared with all your contacts.Note:People or groups you mention in your Status can share your Status with their audience.You can also mention people whose numbers are not saved in your contact list.
