Several users around the world are testing a new functionality that is expected to be included in the WhatsApp application soon.
This is a screen lock applied to the desktop version of the messaging app. According to the portal wabetainfothe lock function was already announced last year and this makes it possible to protect the application against unauthorized access with a password.
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This is intended to prevent users in your environment from writing messages from the account holder.
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There have been situations where the application was left open on the computer and colleagues accessed it to write a message to their contacts. The new functionality is intended to put an end to this situation.
Enabling this feature ensures that even if someone gains access to your computer while you are away, they cannot access your WhatsApp chats and messages without entering the password.
The feature can be found in the WhatsApp Web 2.2333.11 beta update.
To enable this option it is necessary to have the account open on a computer. Go to WhatsApp Settings and finally Privacy.
Source: Eluniverso
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