WhatsApp works in a new security feature which will allow users Protect your accounts with a password that will be 6 to 20 characters longa tool that is expected to arrive in upcoming updates of the META application.

The novelty was announced on the specialized portal WABetaInfo, reporting that it would arrive in the WhatsApp beta update 2.26.7.8 for Androidavailable through Google Play Beta Programwhere it is observed that the platform develops new measures to strengthen account security and avoid unauthorized access that may cause fraud or account theft.

WhatsApp allows the protection of accounts through two-step verificationwhich adds a second security code after entering the 6 digit verification code sent to the phone.

However, the platform seeks to add a additional layer of protection through a account passwordwhich would work alongside current security systems, which will make the theft of information or accounts more complicated.

Will a new password be necessary on WhatsApp?

According to information from the beta version, this whatsapp password will be a alphanumeric string that users can configure directly in the app settings.

The key must meet certain requirements, such as:

• have between 6 and 20 characters
• Include at least one letter
• Contain at least one number

Once configured, the application will indicate if the chosen password is sufficiently secure.

How will the password to log in work?

With this new feature, WhatsApp will ask the user for the account password after entering the 6 digit verification code when logging in.

If the user also has the two-step verificationthe process will be carried out as follows:

• Enter the verification code consisting of 6 digits
• Enter the two-step verification code
• Write the new account password

Why will a new password be necessary?

This update to the system seeks to prevent unauthorized people can access the account, even if they manage to get the verification code through methods such as SIM card exchange or a possible device hacking.

The WhatsApp account password will work as an additional measure to reduce the risk of account theft.

According to what is stated on the portal WABetaInfoa detail was detected to take into account in the beta version.

• The tool will be optionalso each user can decide whether or not they want to activate the new security layer.

For those who wish to activate it, you should know that the application will allow update or delete password at any timewhich will give greater control over account protection.

For now, the function still in development and is expected to arrive in a next WhatsApp updateonce beta testing is complete.

So far, it is unknown if this password will reach iOS systems in new updates.

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