How to Set Up WhatsApp Two Step Verification

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app today. There is hardly any smartphone user who does not use WhatsApp. Today’s date, it is the cheapest and easiest to use the software. Even less educated users can use it easily. Everyone should also take care of security and privacy while using WhatsApp. WhatsApp provides many privacy features for this. But do you know how to make it more secure? You can keep your WhatsApp more secure by turning on the WhatsApp two-step verification feature. Let’s know what is WhatsApp two-step verification and how to turn it on or set up.

Nowadays WhatsApp is on the target of hackers. Nowadays people are also getting international calls on WhatsApp from hackers and scammers, so security is most important for the user.

What is WhatsApp Two-Step Verification

Many people like to use WhatsApp in single tap only and this is not the right approach at all. That’s why Meta company provides an additional security layer for WhatsApp. Many people do not know what they are, how they work, and how we can keep our WhatsApp accounts secure.

WhatsApp’s two-step verification feature is a security shield for WhatsApp. It gives the user the facility of a secret pin so that only that user can use or access his/her WhatsApp account. No one else can access the user’s account on any other device. In a way, this two-step verification feature puts a permanent lock on the user’s WhatsApp account.

How to Set Up WhatsApp Two-Step Verification

• Open WhatsApp App.
• Tap on Setting option.
• Tap on Account option.
• Tap on Two-Step Verification.
• Tap on Turn On.
• Now enter 6-digit PIN of your choice which you can easily remember.
• Re-enter the same 6-digit PIN to confirm your PIN.
• Tap on Next (Right Corner).
• Enter your Email so that you can able to reset your PIN if forget.
• Re-enter the same Email ID to confirm your Email ID.

Now Your Two-Step Verification is on. Later if you want, you can easily change your Email ID and PIN too.   

How to Change Two-Step Verification PIN

• Open WhatsApp.
• Tap on Setting.
• Tap on Account.
• Tap on Two-Step Varication.
• Tap on Change PIN.
• Enter and confirm your desired PIN.

How to Change Email Address

• Open WhatsApp.
• Tap on Setting.
• Tap on Account.
• Tap on Two-Step Varication.
• Tap on Change Email Address.
• Enter and confirm your desired Email Address.

Way to Disable Two-Step Verification

• Open WhatsApp.
• Tap on Setting.
• Tap on Account.
• Tap on Two-Step Varication.
• Tap on Turn Off.
• The message “Turn off two-step verification?” will display. Now, Tap on Turn Off.

How the Two-Step Verification feature helps you

• It will randomly and periodically ask you to enter your PIN to ensure and confirm that only you are using your account. No matter on which device you are using your WhatsApp account.
• Your WhatsApp account never (near to impossible) falls into scams, threats, and security risks.
• It protects you against identity theft.
• It will give you peace of mind that your account is secure.

Apart from this, you should never leave your phone unattended and also you should never share your PIN with others. Even at any time if you find your account has been compromised then immediately change your WhatsApp two-step verification PIN, and email id.

Summary

WhatsApp’s two-step verification feature is a security safeguard for WhatsApp. It provides the facility of a secret pin to access WhatsApp accounts securely on any device. No one else can access the account on any other device. By enabling two-step verification users can almost get rid of hackers, scammers, security threats, and security risks.  So, it is highly recommended for users to use two-step verification now and secure your WhatsApp.

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