In order to enable secret codes for WhatsApp chats, you will first need to activate the chat lock feature. Here’s how to do it:
- Open WhatsApp and long-press on a chat.
- After selecting a chat, tap the three-dot icon to open the menu options.
- In the menu dropdown, select Lock Chat.
- Verify with the screen lock password for your phone, or authenticate using fingerprint or Face ID.
Once the chat lock feature has been enabled, all your protected chats will be hidden in a separate folder. Labeled Locked Chats, this folder will appear at the top of your chats list. Next, follow these steps to enable secret codes for your conversations:
- Open the locked chats folder in WhatsApp.
- Tap the three-dot menu button in the top right corner and select Chat lock settings.
- On the next page, select Secret Code, set a password, and you’re good to go.
Notification contents for locked chats are hidden, but recollect that media auto-save is blocked. Also, enabling chat lock on one device won’t apply to other devices where the same account is logged in.
