With over 2.7 billion users, Meta’s WhatsApp is one of the most popular instant messaging apps in the world. WhatsApp has been steadily improving its features and privacy safeguards to provide its users with the best secure experience possible. However, there are hazards, just as there are with any other messaging platform.
WhatsApp is accessible for iOS, WhatsApp, and Android, and it has features like as end-to-end encryption, app lock, and many others that make it a safe environment for all types of communications. There are, however, several ways to ensure that your experience on the messaging platform is secure.
5 Hacks To Keep Messages Private And Secure
1. Turn On Disappearing Messages For All Chats
WhatsApp users can activate disappearing messages, which delete all communications, including multimedia files, after a certain period.
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Default message time and set a timer, such as 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days.
2. Enable End-To-End Encryption For Backups
Messages on WhatsApp are end-to-end encrypted by default, and by doing the same for backups on Google Drive and Apple iCloud, you can ensure that even the cloud storage service providers cannot read your communications.
- Enable end-to-end encrypted backup in Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
3. Lock Sensitive Chats
If you need to keep a message private, use the new lock chat function and customize it with a unique passcode. Simply go to the conversation you want to lock, click on the profile name, and pick lock chat to hide it behind the passcode.
4. Silence Unknown Calls Helps With 0-Click Attacks
Many users face cyber crimes via WhatsApp calls, which may be avoided by setting the quiet of unknown call choices. When enabled, the phone does not notify users when they get a call from an unknown number.
- Go to Settings > Privacy > Calls and check the box to silence unknown calls.
5. Enable Call Relay To Protect Against IP Surveillance
WhatsApp just launched a new call relay function that protects IP addresses and makes it difficult for hackers to discover the IP address.
- To protect your IP address, go to Settings > Privacy > Calls > Advanced and activate protect IP address in calls.
