WhatsApp has announced a new set of account security features, including support for multiple passkeys, stronger two-step verification passwords, and extra caller information for unknown numbers on Android. The changes aim to make account access safer while giving users more control over suspicious login attempts and calls.
Meta says more than one billion people now use passkeys to sign back into WhatsApp with Face ID, Touch ID, a fingerprint, or their device screen lock. WhatsApp first introduced passkeys on Android in 2023 before bringing the feature to iPhone in 2024.
Users can now add more than one passkey to the same WhatsApp account, which is especially useful for people who switch between Android and iOS devices. You can manage passkeys by opening WhatsApp and going to Settings > Account > Passkeys.
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WhatsApp strengthens two-step verification
WhatsApp is also expanding two-step verification beyond the existing six-digit PIN system by supporting longer passwords with letters, numbers, and special characters. This gives users more options to create a stronger password that is harder for attackers to guess.
Two-step verification adds another security layer when someone tries to take over an account, even if they already have access to the one-time verification code sent during login.
WhatsApp is also adding more information about unknown callers on Android, including whether the number comes from another country and whether you share any groups with that person.
The extra context appears before users answer the call, helping them identify suspicious numbers more easily. WhatsApp has not announced when this unknown-caller feature will arrive on iPhone.
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