WhatsApp is the most used messaging app in the world. Every smartphone user uses this app. In such a situation, cases of scams and online fraud are also increasing rapidly through this app. If you also blindly use WhatsApp for chatting and calling, then by adopting some necessary settings and precautions, you can stay safe online and secure your data and account.

Enable two-step verification

To keep your WhatsApp account safe, enable two-step verification (2FA). We are telling you the step-by-step process to enable this setting.

Step 1 - First of all you have to go to the Settings menu on WhatsApp.

Step 2 - After this, you have to choose the privacy option.

Step 3 - Here you will see the option of Two-step verification. Click on it and set a 6-digit PIN.

Beware of unknown messages.
If you receive a message from an unknown number on WhatsApp, open it carefully. Suspicious links are often shared in these messages. Check them thoroughly before clicking on them. These links may contain malware or phishing attacks.

Keep privacy settings updated.
To strengthen the security of your account on WhatsApp, always keep your privacy settings updated. Here we are giving you information about WhatsApp's privacy settings.

Last Seen & Online: Keep this setting set to My Contacts or Nobody.

Profile Photo: Keep it set to My Contacts only, so that unknown people cannot see your DP.

Status & About: This setting should also be limited to My Contacts.

Block unknown numbers

If you are repeatedly receiving messages or calls from unknown numbers on WhatsApp, then block and report them immediately.

Automatic media file downloading.
Keep automatic media file downloading off on WhatsApp. By doing this, the images, videos and documents coming on your WhatsApp chat will not be saved directly to the device.

To turn off automatic media file download, first go to the Settings menu. After this you have to go to Storage and data and Media auto-download. Go here and set the setting to Never.

Check device login
How many devices is your WhatsApp account logged in? Check from time to time. If your WhatsApp account is logged in to an unknown device, then turn it off immediately.

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