With over three billion users worldwide, Meta-owned instant messaging app WhatsApp is introducing a new feature that will help users reinstall the app or switch devices.
According to a blog post from the company, they are introducing passkey support for end to end encrypted chat backups, enabling users to restore their backups using face recognition, fingerprint, or screen lock authentication from their previous device.
WhatsApp has provided end to end encrypted chats for several years, the option to encrypt backups was added in 2021.
At that time, users had to create a password or securely keep a 64-character encryption key.
New Features
Now, with the introduction of passkey support for chat backups, users can easily restore their chat backups using any of the mentioned authentication methods.
This not only simplifies the process of switching devices but also removes the hassle of remembering complex passwords or carrying around a long encryption key wherever they go.
For some context, end to end encryption ensures that your WhatsApp calls and messages are only visible to the person you are communicating with.
This means that no third party, including Google and Meta, can access what you are sending or receiving.
Just last week, the Meta-owned messaging app launched a new screen sharing warning along with an AI-driven scam detection tool aimed at combating scams.
Step-By-Step Guide
To access the new feature, open WhatsApp on your main device, go to Settings, and select Chats.
On the screen that appears, click on “End-to-end encrypted backup” and you will be able to use passkeys if the feature is enabled on your account.
Meta indicates that passkey support for chat backups will be gradually rolled out “over the coming weeks and months,” so you might have to be patient before it shows up on your account.
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