To secure the WhatsApp app on your device, Meta's WhatsApp already has an App locking feature using Passcode. But there was a problem that there was no option to lock individual chats, but now a few weeks ago WhatsApp has introduced a new feature called Chat Lock, which enhances the privacy of the users. Its new Chat Lock feature allows users to lock and hide individual chats. So, after enabling this no one will be able to see your locked chats. Now let's know how you can do it.

Remember, before you use this, you must have the latest version of WhatsApp on your device

How to Lock WhatsApp Chats on Android & iOS

Step 1: Open WhatsApp on your Smartphone

Step 2: Open Contact, which you want to Lock > Now Click on their Name

Step 3: Now Scroll Down > Tap on Lock Chat Option

Step 4: Then Enable "Lock this Chat with Fingerprint", Now if you are an IOS User then it will ask you for Face ID.

if you are using the same account on another Device then Here WhatsApp will tell you that your conversation will not be locked on linked devices. So, be careful when using the same WhatsApp on two phones. Click on the OK Option and then confirm your fingerprint or Face ID.

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After doing this you have successfully locked your chat. Now whenever you receive a message, it will not appear in the notification section. you have to Open Contact by Unlocking to see Their Chats.