WhatsApp: The long password has gone to waste, WhatsApp's passkey feature will get the job done in just one click..

Remembering complex and long passwords can often be challenging. Addressing this issue, WhatsApp has launched a passkey feature for its users, making chat backups super secure. Now, there's no need to remember long passwords or complex 64-digit passwords, as a single click with a fingerprint, face recognition, or screen lock will do the trick. This feature will be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks and months.

Before this feature was introduced, if you wanted to encrypt your chat backups on Google Drive or iCloud, you had to create a separate password or key. If you forgot, restoring the backup would be impossible. But now, passkey-based encryption will make everything easier.

Benefits of Private Backup

It's directly integrated with your phone's biometric security. Meaning, locking or unlocking your backup requires just a tap or a face gesture. WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption system is already robust. Only you and the receiver can see or hear messages and calls, not WhatsApp itself.

What is the main purpose of WhatsApp's new passkey feature?
A. Increasing the number of group admins
B. Improving the quality of video calls
C. Making chat backups more secure
D. Increasing the limit on status updates

This feature makes it even more powerful. Backups remain private, even if your phone is stolen or you get a new one. WhatsApp says this will ensure your memories, such as photos, voice notes, and important conversations, will always be safe.

How to use this feature?
Using this feature is very simple. Update WhatsApp to the latest version. Go to Settings, click on Chats, and then select Chat Backup. You'll see the option for end-to-end encrypted backup. Turn it on. You'll find a button to select a passkey.

Then, set it up once, and WhatsApp's system will work automatically. Each message is locked with a special digital key that's so secure that no one else can access it. Backup encryption has been in place since 2021, but passwords were a problem. Now, the Passkey feature has solved that. This will be a game-changer for every Indian user. Millions of messages are exchanged daily, and the security of everything from family groups to business chats will be significantly enhanced.

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