WhatsApp is the most popular messaging platform in the world—but its popularity also makes it a target for scammers. If you use WhatsApp daily, it's crucial to know about the built-in security features designed to protect your account and your privacy.
In this guide, we’ll show you two powerful yet often overlooked features on WhatsApp that act as a digital shield for your account. If you haven't turned these on yet, you're missing out on a major layer of protection.
Why it matters:
Scammers often try to hijack WhatsApp accounts using stolen verification codes. Two-step verification adds an extra layer of security, ensuring that only you can access your account—even if someone else has your SIM.
How it works:
Once activated, WhatsApp will ask for a 6-digit PIN every time someone tries to log in to your account using your number. Without this PIN, access is denied—even if the attacker has the OTP (One-Time Password).
Steps to enable it:
Open WhatsApp
Tap on Settings
Go to Account
Select Two-step verification
Tap Enable, then set your 6-digit PIN
You can also add an email address to help recover your account if you forget your PIN. This simple feature drastically reduces the chances of account hijacking.
Why it matters:
When you make voice or video calls on WhatsApp, your device normally shares your IP address with the person on the other end. In some rare cases, hackers or scammers could use this information to trace your location.
To prevent this, WhatsApp offers a security feature called “Protect IP Address in Calls.”
What it does:
When this feature is turned on, all your WhatsApp calls are routed through WhatsApp's secure servers, hiding your IP address. This makes it much harder for anyone to track or identify your physical location.
Steps to enable it:
Open WhatsApp
Tap on Settings
Go to Privacy
Tap Advanced
Turn on Protect IP Address in Calls
This is a highly useful privacy feature, especially for people who make a lot of voice or video calls and want to maintain full anonymity.
Security features like these are available only in the latest versions of WhatsApp. So make sure your app is updated through the Google Play Store or Apple App Store regularly.
If you're using WhatsApp without enabling these two features, you're leaving your account vulnerable. Scammers are becoming smarter, but so is technology—if you use it right.
🔸 Enable Two-Step Verification to prevent unauthorized access.
🔸 Turn on Protect IP Address to hide your location during calls.
Taking just 2 minutes to turn on these settings can save you from a lot of trouble later. Don't wait—secure your WhatsApp account today and enjoy peace of mind while chatting.
