If you are one of those who uses whatsapp web on a frequent basis, whether to resolve personal, work or school matters, surely you know all the benefits it offers. For example, being able to respond faster to your messages.
One of the disadvantages of WhatsApp Web is that if you leave your computer unattended for a moment, someone else could have access to your chats and private conversations. But so that this does not happen to you, we tell you how put a password on it.
WhatsApp Web, so you can put a password on your chats. Photo: My Pocket
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How to put a password on WhatsApp Web
The advantages of putting a password on WhatsApp Web are many, for example, you will no longer have to close your session every time you get up from your computer and therefore, you will not have to scan the QR code again to link it.
You just have to keep in mind that this trick only works for users who have a cell phone that registers the fingerprint, but it can also be done without the need for the fingerprint reader function.
To set a password you must download and install the “WA Web Plus for WhatsApp” extension, which will allow you to generate an unlock code. When it’s installed, look for the puzzle icon in the top right corner.
Several options will appear, select the newest and click on the three vertical dots that are on the right side. Select “Set” from the options to enable it, the next step is to enter WhatsApp Web and click on the “WA Web Plus” icon.
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Once again, several options will appear, select the “Enable the lock screen”, when you have the extension shortcut (fix), enter WhatsApp Web as you normally do, click on the ‘WA Web Plus’ icon and create a new password.
Ready, in this way the WhatsApp Web screen will be locked automatically, you can only unlock it by entering the password you entered. This will save you all the steps of having to link your account.
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If you want to block WhatsApp Web, you just have to click on the lock icon next to the “Status” tab to block it, so no one can access your conversations while you are away.
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