WhatsApp will let you set a password for backups in Google Drive

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WhatsApp will let you set a password for backups in Google Drive

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Backup copies of WhatsApp chats what we keep in Google Drive is something that's been debating for some time. It has long been shown that these copies were not encrypted, and do not have the final encryption code commonly found in text messaging applications. Google is responsible for encrypting it and accessing it.

It looks like WhatsApp wants to change this, something found in the new work that the app will introduce. It will be allowed encryption or password protects those copies Google Drive security. Only the user can access them.

Protect your WhatsApp backups

WhatsApp itself has already warned that multimedia files and messages are stored in Google Drive they are not protected from final encryption of application. The app wants to give multiple options to users in this field, so they are working on an option that is at least a middle step.

It's a job there be able to protect your backups. This function will allow you to protect them with a password, which should be the user's choice, so that no one can access the backup mentioned in Google Drive, not even Google. The option will be placed in the messaging app settings, in the Backup section, where we will back up conversations.

It is not yet known when this service will be launched on WhatsApp as a whole, because it is in the early stages of development. There are a few users who have been able to access it in the app, Appeared in beta version 2.20.66 app, though not all users were able to see it. Possibly, it will be official in a few months and we would appreciate this option to secure backup copies to Google Drive.




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