WhatsApp Now Lets You Protect Chat Backups with Passkeys

[Smith]

I saw that WhatsApp now allows users to protect their chat backups with passkeys. Has anyone set this up yet? I’m curious how it works and whether it’s more secure than the previous backup options.

 

[Ammy]

WhatsApp now lets you secure chat backups with passkeys, using your fingerprint, Face ID, or screen lock instead of a password. This makes backup access easier and more secure on both Android and iOS.

 

[jade]

Yeah, WhatsApp’s new passkey feature lets you secure chat backups with your device’s biometrics or PIN instead of just passwords. It’s definitely a safer and easier option.

 

[Barack Obama]

WhatsApp now allows users to secure their chat backups using passkeys, adding an extra layer of protection. This feature enhances privacy by replacing traditional passwords with encrypted passkey authentication, ensuring only authorized users can access and restore backup data safely.

 

[TrasvisHead]

WhatsApp now allows users to secure chat backups with passkeys, replacing traditional passwords. Passkeys use device-based authentication like biometrics or PINs, adding stronger protection against hacking and unauthorized access to encrypted cloud backups.

 

[alinajoseph]

Here’s what’s new with WhatsApp backups


WhatsApp now lets users protect their chat backups with passkeys, meaning your conversations stored in the cloud are secured using biometrics (fingerprint, face ID) or your device lock instead of remembering a long password or key. This feature keeps backups encrypted and easier to restore across devices.

 

[Hazel]

WhatsApp now lets users protect chat backups with passkeys. Instead of passwords, you can use fingerprint, Face ID, or device lock for secure, encrypted backup access on iOS and Android.

 

[Choaks]

WhatsApp has introduced passkeys to provide an extra layer of security for chat backups stored on Google Drive or iCloud. By using a passkey—which can be your fingerprint, face scan, or a secure PIN—you ensure that your private conversations are encrypted and accessible only by you. This prevents unauthorized access even if your cloud account is compromised, making your end-to-end encrypted messages even safer.