WhatsApp is working on a screen lock feature on Desktop beta
After releasing the ability to forward media with a caption on WhatsApp Desktop beta, WhatsApp is now working on a new feature that lets protect the desktop app by setting up a password, for a future update of the app!
| Common questions | Answers |
|---|---|
| Name of the feature? | Screen lock |
| Status? | Under development |
| Availability? | WhatsApp is working on bringing the screen lock feature to a future update of the app. |
| I've installed the most recent update but I don't have this feature, why? | This feature is not available because it is under development: it will be released to some beta testers in the future. |
| Previous news? | WhatsApp is releasing the ability to forward media with a caption |
SCREEN LOCK
3 years ago, WhatsApp released a screen lock feature on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS: thanks to this feature, users can finally have an additional security measure by protecting the app from unauthorized access when they don't use their device. This feature is not available on the web/desktop client but WhatsApp is finally developing a solution by bringing the screen lock option to a future update of WhatsApp Desktop beta:
As you can see in this screenshot, a password is required every time the user opens the application and it is useful when you share your PC with other people. Note that enabling this feature is optional and probably, the user will have more control over it by choosing when the app should require the password. In addition, the password won't be shared with WhatsApp: it is always saved locally. In case you lose the password, you need to log out of the app and log into WhatsApp Desktop again by linking your device with the QR code.
Since this feature is under development, it is still not ready so some elements of the interface may be missing in this screenshot. As additional news, WhatsApp may also implement a feature that lets users lock the app by using Touch ID on a Mac when a fingerprint sensor is available.
The ability to protect WhatsApp Desktop by using the screen lock feature is under development and it will be released in a future update of the app. As always, an article will be available on this website when the feature is rolling out to beta testers at a later date.
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