What Is The WhatsApp Privacy Checkup Feature And How To Use It On iOS And Android

The instant messaging program WhatsApp, owned by Meta, has launched a new Privacy Checkup function on Android and iOS devices that allows users to easily customize their security options in light of the sharp rise in online frauds.

The recently introduced WhatsApp Privacy Checkup function provides comprehensive instructions for enhancing the overall security of the account and modifying privacy settings in a single, central area.

The instant messaging service said, “You can navigate through multiple privacy layers that strengthen security of your messages, calls, and personal information by selecting ‘Start checkup’ in your Privacy settings.”

You have greater control over who may contact you, manage your personal data, increase chat privacy, and strengthen account security with privacy checkup.

WAYS TO SET UP A PHONE’S WHATSAPP PRIVACY CHECK

– Launch WhatsApp and choose Privacy from the menu.

– On an Android device, tap More > Settings > Privacy.

– Select Settings > Privacy on your iPhone.

– Select “Start checkup” from the top banner of the screen.

To change your privacy settings for a particular area, tap each option.

Select who may reach you: You have the ability to block unsolicited calls and texts in this area. You have the ability to control who may add you to groups, blacklist contacts, and muffle unknown calls.

Control your personal information: You may choose the most appropriate audience for your online activities and status updates here. You have the ability to manage read receipts, regulate who can view your last seen and online, and modify who can see your profile picture.

Increase the privacy of your talks by:This area allows you to control who may access your media and communications. You may control both your end-to-end encrypted backups and your default message timer from this interface.

Boost the security of your account:You may add an additional layer of protection to your account in this area to help keep it safe. Here are the controls for the two-step verification and fingerprint lock.