WhatsApp increases security by adding a two-step verification.

WhatsApp adds a two-step verification feature to add an extra layer of security

A two-step verification is quite common in most of the popular apps- Google, Facebook, etc. WhatsApp is finally getting one of its own. This two-step verification beefs up the security of WhatsApp and is a nice move to shut the allegations that it might not be secure due to a loop-hole in how the app works.

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WhatsApp two-step verification feature 

WhatsApp two-step verification is an optional feature which can be enabled by navigating to Settings > Account > Two-step verification > and Enable. By enabling this feature, each time the user tries to verify his number, it must be accompanied by a six-digit pass-code set by him.

The user has to remember the pass-code set initially whenever he re-verifies his number at WhatsApp. This is unlike the other two-step verification options which sends an app generated pass-code. So in case, the user forgets the pass-code, even he cannot re-verify his number within seven days of using WhatsApp without the pass-code after which he will lose all his pending messages upon re-verification.

Team WhatsApp adds,

 If your number is reverified on WhatsApp after 30 days of last using WhatsApp, and without your passcode, your account will be deleted and a new one will be created upon successfully reverifying.

To make sure that users does not lose their data, you can have an optional backup e-mail, in-case you want to disable the verification feature. WhatsApp also prompts you to periodically enter the six-digit pass-code set by you to ensure that it is remembered when required.

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Enabling such a verification feature was a good move since WhatsApp was mocked of its level of its security but remembering a pass-code set initially might be difficult to remember for some. It is advisable that set a backup e-mail if you opt for the verification feature.

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