WhatsApp’s Chat Lock feature is essential for those who often share their smartphones or tablets with friends or family, ensuring that private messages remain confidential.. It adds a security layer preventing anyone from accessing your most intimate/private messages.
What happens when you lock WhatsApp chats?
When you lock your conversations on WhatsApp, you separate your main chats from those that need more privacy. Simply said, you put them in different folders but one with more protection from a third eye. However, Chat Lock might not protect you from certain features or it will hinder you from using a few features on WhatsApp. Here are some examples:
To save the images or media in the locked chats on WhatsApp you will need to disable the feature first.If you have archived some chats, you cannot lock them unless you unarchive them first.If you have linked your WhatsApp with multiple devices such as WhatsApp Web, the chats will not be locked in such devices.Any calls from contacts or groups in the Chat Lock will still appear normally, like any other on your WhatsApp.
How to Lock WhatsApp Chats using ‘Chat Lock’ on Android and iPhone?
NOTE: All media like photos, links, videos, and other attachments will be locked together with the chats.
How do I access locked WhatsApp chats?
How do I disable Chat Lock on WhatsApp?
To disable Chat Lock for certain conversations on your WhatsApp, do the following: We hope you can now use the Chat Lock feature to lock WhatsApp chats on your Android or iPhone smartphones. Ensure you are using the latest app to enable the feature. If this doesn’t work as you may wish, feel free to contact the WhatsApp support team on WhatsApp Web, the mobile app, or on their social media pages. Also, you can leave a message below and one of our experts will get back to you as soon as possible. Have you tried the Chat Lock feature yet? Share your experience in the comments below! Your feedback helps other users navigate new features more effectively.
