Once you’ve selected your preferences, you’ll be asked to scan your face or fingerprint to set up Face ID or Touch ID.
This feature prevents anyone from using the WhatsApp app on their smartphone before authenticating with the facial recognition or fingerprint sensor
With increasing emphasis on privacy and security, Meta-owned WhatsApp, one of the world’s most popular messaging apps, introduced a range of features including TouchID, FaceID and fingerprint unlock to ensure the security of users’ data.
The feature prevents anyone from using the WhatsApp app on their smartphone before authenticating with the facial recognition or fingerprint sensor. This feature is available for both Android and iOS platforms. In this article, we will guide you through the steps to add or remove TouchID, FaceID and Fingerprint unlock on WhatsApp.
Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to add and remove FaceID and TouchID on WhatsApp:
Adding FaceID or TouchID on WhatsApp:
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Tap on the “Settings” tab located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on “Account”.
Step 4: Tap on “Privacy”.
Step 5: Scroll down to the “Screen lock” section and tap on “Fingerprint lock” or “Face ID”.
Step 6: Toggle on “Require Face ID” or “Require Touch ID”.
Step 7: Select the time period before WhatsApp requires Face ID or Touch ID to unlock.
Step 8: Once you have selected your preferences, you will be asked to scan your face or fingerprint to set up Face ID or Touch ID.
Removing FaceID or TouchID on WhatsApp:
Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your iPhone or iPad.
Step 2: Tap on the “Settings” tab located at the bottom right corner of the screen.
Step 3: Tap on “Account”.
Step 4: Tap on “Privacy”.
Step 5: Scroll down to the “Screen lock” section and tap on “Fingerprint lock” or “Face ID”.
Step 6: Toggle off “Require Face ID” or “Require Touch ID”.
You can easily add or remove FaceID and TouchID on WhatsApp by following these simple steps. Adding these features will increase the security of your WhatsApp account, while removing them will make accessing the app more convenient. It is entirely up to you which option best suits your needs.
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