WhatsApp: This new setting can protect your WhatsApp account from hacking; learn how to turn it on...

WhatsApp is used by millions of people worldwide, including in India. The company is constantly adding new features to the platform to improve user experience. Recently, the company also added several innovative security features to the app. In this regard, the company recently introduced a new feature called Strict Account Settings to further strengthen the security of WhatsApp accounts.

This is a highly advanced security mode specifically designed for those in high-risk categories, such as journalists, public figures, or potential targets of cyberattacks. Using this feature, you can protect your WhatsApp account from hacking. Let's explore it in detail...

Strictness on Unknown Numbers
First, by turning on this setting, media, attachments, and calls from unknown numbers will be blocked or silenced. This will make your account even more secure.

Profile Lockdown Mode
When you turn on this mode, your profile photo, last seen, online status, and 'About' will be limited to contacts only. This means that even if someone is tracking you, this feature will maintain your privacy.

Forced Security
Not only this, with this mode on, two-step verification will also be enabled, and security notifications cannot be turned off. This means that you will receive alerts whenever any activity occurs.

Group Safety
Furthermore, once this mode is on, no one will be able to add you to a group directly. This means that anyone adding you to a group will need your permission first.

Primary Device Control
Importantly, this feature can only be turned on or off from your primary phone.

How to turn on Strict Account Settings?
First, go to your WhatsApp account settings.
Then click on the Privacy option.
Scroll down a bit, and you will find the Advanced option. Open it.

Here, you'll see Strict Account Settings at the very end.
You can turn this setting on from here with a single click.
Once turned on, the app will automatically lock several privacy controls.

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