How to Hide WhatsApp Chats with a Secret Code | WhatsApp Hidden Chats Tutorial
Learn how to hide your WhatsApp chats using a secret code! This tutorial will show you how to move chats to the hidden or archived section, protect them with a secret PIN or biometric lock, and access them securely. Perfect for safeguarding private conversations!
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Steps to Hide WhatsApp Chats with a Secret Code
#### 1. *Update WhatsApp* Ensure you’re using the latest version of WhatsApp. Update it via the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone).
#### 2. *Enable Chat Lock* Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to hide. Tap the contact or group name at the top of the chat. Scroll down and select **Chat Lock**. Enable **Lock this Chat with Fingerprint/Passcode**. Choose your preferred method (PIN, fingerprint, or face ID).
#### 3. *Access Hidden Chats* Once locked, the chat will disappear from the main chat list. To find it: 1. Scroll to the top of the chat list. 2. Tap the *Locked Chats* folder. 3. Enter your secret code or authenticate using biometrics.
#### 4. *Use Archived Chats for Additional Privacy* For chats that don’t require a secret code but still need privacy: 1. Long-press the chat in your list. 2. Tap the *Archive* button. 3. Archived chats are stored in a separate folder at the bottom of the chat list. 4. Turn on *Keep Chats Archived* in WhatsApp Settings - Chats for persistent archiving.
#### 5. *Forgot Your Secret Code?* Use your device’s biometric authentication to unlock. Reset your code via WhatsApp settings if needed.
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Benefits of Hiding Chats with a Secret Code **Privacy**: Keep sensitive conversations hidden from prying eyes. **Convenience**: Access hidden chats quickly with a secure PIN or fingerprint. **Security**: Notifications for locked chats are discreet and don’t reveal content.
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