We know your chats on WhatsApp carry some of your most important memories, which is why WhatsApp was the first private messaging app to offer end-to-end encryption for your chat backups. Now, we’re making it even easier to secure your chats with passkey-enabled encryption.
Passkeys will allow you to use your fingerprint, face, or screen lock code to end-to-end encrypt your chat backups, so you no longer have to memorize a password or a 64-digit encryption key. You’ll be able to keep your WhatsApp chat backups safe, accessible, and private with just a tap or a glance.
We’re rolling this feature out gradually over the coming weeks and months. To get started, go to your WhatsApp settings and select Chats. Tap Chat backup, then End-to-end encrypted backup to see your options.
