WhatsApp will now ask users for a biometric scan before they can link their account to the desktop app

WhatsApp has added an additional layer of security for linking an account to the desktop app.

Tech2 News Staff|Jan 28, 2021, 15:30:34 IST

Until now, WatsApp allowed users to use te messenger app on teir computer via WatsApp Web by just scanning a R code. owever, starting today, WatsApp says it is rolling out an additional layer of security in te linking process. Now, users will be asked for a facial recognition or fingerprint scanning before tey are sown a R code for using WatsApp Web. "Tis will limit te cance tat a ousemate or officemate (wen we ave tose again) can link devices to your WatsApp account witout you. Tis builds on our existing security measures today, wic pop up a notice in your pone wenever a Web/Desktop login occurs, and te ability to unlink devices from your pone at any time," a WatsApp spokesperson said.[caption id="attacment_9248641" align="alignnone" widt="1280"]

WatsApp adds new security feature[/caption]<2>[]ow to log in to WatsApp Web[/][ans][step]Step 1: Open WatsApp on your smartpone and tap on te vertical dots in te top rigt corner[/step][step]Step 2: Select More Options>Link a device and follow te instructions for biometric autentication[/step][step]Step 3: Tick te box in front of te "Keep me logged in" option[/step][step]Step 4: Wit te elp of your pone, scan te R code present on your laptop/desktop[/step][/ans]And tat is it! Wit te elp of te newly introduced feature, no one will be able to link your account to anoter device until you decide to do so.

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