7 WhatsApp Hacks And Tricks To Improve Your Privacy And Security

WhatsApp, one of the world's most popular messaging apps, connects billions of users globally. WhatsApp has continually enhanced its features and privacy measures to provide users with the safest possible experience. The app includes built-in features designed to enhance the experience. While it offers convenience and instant communication, ensuring your privacy and security on the platform is crucial. Here are some hacks and tricks to bolster your WhatsApp experience while safeguarding your personal information and messages:

WhatsApp Hacks And Tricks

1. Enable Two-Step Verification

One of the first steps towards securing your WhatsApp account is enabling two-step verification. This adds an extra layer of security by requiring a PIN that you set up during the initial setup. To enable two-step verification:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.

2. Navigate to Account and select Two-step verification.

3. Tap Enable and follow the prompts to set up your six-digit PIN and then confirm it.

4. You can also give an email address if you want or you may skip it.

2. Avoid WhatsApp Web Security Risks

If you use WhatsApp Web or Desktop, ensure you log out when not in use and avoid using public computers. To check active sessions and log out from WhatsApp Web:

1. Open WhatsApp on your phone.

2. Go to Settings, then Linked Devices.

3. View all active sessions and log out from any device you don’t recognize.

3. Disable Read Receipts

By default, WhatsApp shows read receipts (blue ticks) when someone reads your messages. To disable this:

1. Go to Settings in WhatsApp.

2. Tap on Privacy.

3. Then on Read Receipts and turn it off.

4. Use the Disappearing Messages Option

WhatsApp offers a feature called Disappearing Messages, where messages sent in a chat will be automatically deleted after seven days. To enable this feature:

1. Open the chat where you want to enable disappearing messages.

2. Tap on the contact's name.

3. Select Disappearing Messages and tap On

5. Unique Alert Tones for Different WhatsApp Groups

To set unique notification tones for various WhatsApp groups, follow these steps:

1. Open the group info of the desired WhatsApp group. (WhatsApp's New Feature)

2. Scroll down and select Custom Notifications.

3. Choose the desired notification tone.

Now, whenever you receive messages in this group, the selected tone will play.

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6. Exit WhatsApp Group Without Notifications

Yes, you can leave a group without notifying all members. Here's how:

1. Open the group chat you want to exit.

2. Tap the group's name at the top of the screen.

3. Scroll down and select the Exit Group button.

4. Confirm your choice by tapping Exit Group again.

You're now out of the group.

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7. Manage Privacy Settings

WhatsApp offers robust privacy settings to control who can see your information and contact you. Adjust these settings to your preference:

i) Last Seen: Decide who can see your Last Seen timestamp.

ii) Profile Photo: Choose who can view your profile photo.

iii) Status: Control who can see your status updates.

To adjust these settings:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.

2. Tap on Account and then Privacy.

3. Adjust the settings for Last Seen, Profile Photo, and Status as per your preference.

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