Curated By: Shaurya Sharma
Last Updated: January 31, 2024, 09:38 IST
Menlo Park, California, USA
WhatsApp web will soon allow you to lock chats.
WhatsApp’s web version doesn’t currently support Chat Lock, but this might change soon. Here’s how.
WhatsApp has had the Chat Lock feature for a while now. It certainly brings much-needed peace of mind to many, as they know their sensitive chats are safely locked in case someone tries to snoop around while using their phone. However, this feature has one glaring omission: it doesn’t work on the web client, and locked chats are visible as they are, without any protection. This can be a problem for those who rely on the web client to get their work done.
Luckily, there is promising news for WhatsApp users who face this issue, as the platform is reportedly in the process of integrating the chat lock feature into its web client. This development comes as a welcome relief for those who rely on the web client for managing their texting on WhatsApp. However, it’s worth noting that the feature is currently in an early stage of development, as revealed by WaBetaInfo, a source for WhatsApp-centric updates.
The publication adds that the specific tab intended to house the locked chats is still in early development. Ergo, it remains to be seen how it will be accessed and whether it will involve a secret code to hide the tab or not.
When Is It Going To Roll Out?
It is currently unclear when this feature may roll out, considering it has not even reached a beta release yet. Therefore, it may take a while before it is ready to be rolled out to the web client, and eventually to your devices.
When this feature eventually launches, it will mean that all iOS, Android, and web platforms will have this functionality, providing a secure and synchronized experience for WhatsApp users
