Friends, in today’s modern era, WhatsApp is the most popular app for instant messaging, which not only runs on smartphones, millions of users now use it on laptops and desktops through WhatsApp Web. While on one hand this feature increases our productivity, on the other hand it also raises a serious concern: if you leave your system unattended, anyone nearby can read your chats. Let us know how you can lock the app-

How to turn on App Lock on WhatsApp Web

Open WhatsApp Web in your browser (such as Google Chrome) and log in to your account.

Click on the three-dot menu in the upper-right corner.

Select ‘App Lock’ option from the list.

Turn on App Lock.

Create a strong password of your choice.

Confirm the password and select the auto-lock time (for example, 1 minute, 15 minutes, or up to 8 hours).

How to turn off App Lock

Click your profile icon in the lower-left corner.

Go to ‘Privacy’ section.

Scroll down and find ‘App Lock’.

Turn it OFF.

Why is App Lock important?

App Lock plays an important role in protecting your private conversations, especially in shared environments like office, library or public places. Even if you forget to log out, this lock ensures that no one can read your chats without the password.