WhatsApp Tips: No one else is running your WhatsApp account, check immediately and change the settings..

WhatsApp is the world's most popular messaging app. It is used for private chats, calls, and important conversations. The company keeps bringing updates for user engagement. Due to its popularity, criminals also keep an eye on the app. Unauthorized access to any WhatsApp account can be done in many ways, which can be a serious threat to privacy.

Meta (WhatsApp's parent company) offers end-to-end encryption for messages and calls, but hackers or unauthorized users can sometimes trick you and access the account. The good thing is that there is an easy way to check and remove unknown devices.

Is your WhatsApp being used by someone else? Check like this:
There is no need for a third-party app to check if someone else is using your WhatsApp. WhatsApp's inbuilt Linked Devices feature shows you all the devices where your account is linked and active. If you see an unknown device, you can remove it immediately. However, keep in mind that only those devices will be shown here that are active on another device through the Linked Devices feature. This method will not work if the device has been accessed through any other means like SIM swapping or social engineering.

Steps to check and remove unknown devices from WhatsApp:

Open WhatsApp on your smartphone.

Tap on the three-dot menu in the top right corner.

Select Linked Devices from the menu.

A list of devices logged in to your WhatsApp account will appear.

This will contain details of Android, Windows, or browser sessions.

If you see an unknown device, tap on it and remove it from the list.

Why is this feature important?

WhatsApp offers a Linked Devices feature, which allows users to use the account on multiple devices simultaneously. This feature is useful, but it means that if someone gets unauthorized access, they can use your WhatsApp without your knowledge. You can keep your account secure by regularly checking the Linked Devices section.

How to stay safe on WhatsApp?

To further secure your WhatsApp account:

Enable two-factor authentication in WhatsApp settings.

Never share your OTP with anyone.

Log out of devices that you no longer use.

These steps will help prevent unauthorized access and keep your chats private.

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