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WhatsApp Two-Step Verification: How To Set Up on Android and iPhone

Learn how to set up WhatsApp's all new two-step verification system on Android or iPhone in a simple manner.

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In order to enhance the privacy of its users, WhatsApp has introduced a new two-step authentication system that gives a user's WhatsApp account an extra layer of protection.

This is great because most of the times, our WhatsApp accounts contain a lot of information that we do not want to disclose. Therefore, while there are current safety options such as adding a fingerprint or facial verification, it may not always be enough. This is because many a time, hackers can obtain your phone number and use it to create your WhatsApp account on their device.

Hence, the all-new two-step authentication system by WhatsApp is going to be a boon for users as unlike other two-factor authentication solutions, the app will not send the code via phone numbers. Instead, it will require users to create a unique code that they must enter in order to log in.

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Please read below for a simple step-by-step guide to set up the two-step verification privacy system on your WhatsApp account. Also, please note that these steps can be used by both Android and iPhone smartphone users.

WhatsApp Two-Step Verification: How To Set Up

  • On Android, open WhatsApp and select Settings from the three-dot menu. On an iPhone, go to the Settings tab and tap on it.

  • Your account should be selected.

  • You will notice that the two-step verification option is provided as one of the options under this section.

  • When you select it, WhatsApp will explain how the system works before giving you the choice to 'Enable' it. Once you are satisfied, click on enable.

  • Next, you will be required to create a six-digit code that you will need to input every time you use WhatsApp.

  • Once your code is created, you will also be given the chance to input your email address. This is your safety net because in case you forget your six-digit code, this is the only method for account recovery.

  • Once you are done with these steps, your two-step verification system will be switched on.

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Users must note that if they are signing into a WhatsApp account on a new Android smartphone or iPhone, they will need to input this six-digit number to proceed with the set-up process.

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Additionally, users are advised to not share the six-digit code they create with anyone, especially over the phone, to ensure maximum safety.

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