We go over 7 settings you can enable to prevent spying on your WhatsApp.
WhatsApp is a very powerful tool from which we communicate with all our friends and family, and that is precisely why it presents a great danger: there is a lot of personal information.
Because of this, many may want to spy on your WhatsApp looking for information, and it is something you can’t allow. To avoid being spied on, we have compiled 7 tips and tricks that improve the privacy of WhatsApp.
Protect WhatsApp with Face ID or Touch ID
One of the first functions you need to activate. WhatsApp can be protected by Face ID or Touch ID so that you can enter, so that even if you leave your iPhone to someone else, you can prevent them from entering WhatsApp to spy on your conversations. To do this, follow these steps:
- Enter WhatsApp and at the bottom right click on Setting.
- Now go to account and press confidentiality.
- Click below Screen lock.
- active Request FaceID / Touch ID.
Activa Face ID in WhatsApp
Disable preview of WhatsApp messages on lock screen
When they send you a WhatsApp message, it appears in a notification on the iPhone lock screen. And you can configure that it can be read directly, read only if you identify yourself with Face ID or Touch ID or directly the message is not displayed. It is advisable to activate one of the last two options.
- Enter the Settings of the iPhone.
- Go down to the section Notifications.
- Look for WhatsApp, it will be in the lower area.
- Press on Show previews.
- To choose If it is unlocked O Never.
Encrypt backups
One of those settings we all should have enabled. WhatsApp allows you to encrypt backup copies in which all our sent messages, photos and voice notes are saved. Anyone with access to this save could find out anything we sent.
You can activate this setting from WhatsApp> Settings> Chats> Backup. This way, no one could read your WhatsApp backups.
Enable end-to-end encrypted backup WhatsApp
Enable two-step verification
The WhatsApp account is associated with our phone number, so anyone with access could start our WhatsApp account on a new device and spy on all of our messages. By enabling two-step verification, it is more difficult.
Just enter WhatsApp> Settings> Account> Two-step verification. You can select a PIN code and e-mail so that you can check for new connections.
Check that they are not sharing your location in real time
WhatsApp has long authorized share location in real time with other users, something that can be useful at times. However, If they activate it without you realizing it, it may be a way to spy on you. and locate you.
To avoid this, enter WhatsApp> Settings> Account> Privacy> Real-time location. From here you can check if you are sharing your location with a contact.
Block contacts
It is one of the most basic options in WhatsApp. If you don’t want a contact to see your information or profile picture, the best thing to do is block it. Well do it from WhatsApp> Settings> Account> Privacy> Blocked. You can add all the contacts you want.
WhatsApp icon on an iPhone
Deactivate the read receipt or “blue double check”
It may be a form of control that is not at all healthy. The double blue checkmark lets the other person know whether or not you’ve read the message, so it’s a way to spy on you in a way. You can deactivate the read receipt or the “blue double check” from WhatsApp> Settings> Account> Privacy> Read confirmation.
You should of course keep in mind that if you turn off read receipt you will not be able to see those of others. Additionally, in group chats, read notifications will always be displayed.
With these simple tips, your privacy on WhatsApp will be safe from spies. These are simple settings that should be enabled even if you think no one wants to spy on you, just for security.
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