Over the years, WhatsApp has managed to consolidate as one of the most popular messaging applications, standing out for its ability to communicate quickly and effectively. Its intuitive design allows users to access all their functions with just one click, What, added to a good Internet connection, guarantees a fluid experience at any time and place.
This accessibility has promoted the continuous expansion of its functionalities, which include updates aimed at providing a more personalized experience, mostly focused on improving the privacy of information. At present, it is well known that WhatsApp is one of the main sensitive data exchange channels, which makes it an attractive target for individuals with malicious intentions.
Aware of this reality, goal has implemented various functions to give users a more effective control over their conversations, avoiding third parties to access them or even see who they are communicating.
One of the most recent additions is the option to restrict chats, a security measure that allows you to hide conversations through a pin, which must be established when activating the function. Once enabled, the conversation disappears from the main chats list and moves to a folder located at the top of the interface.
To activate this option, just press on the chat in question, which will display a menu with various alternatives. It is only necessary to select “Restricate Chat” and establish the PIN to protect the conversation of curious looks.
Once validated, the code will be necessary to unlock and access the messages of that chat that is protected. In addition, the ‘app’ says that when restricting a chat, the content of the notification and contact information are hidden. Instead of showing details of the message, the notification will only indicate “WhatsApp: 1 new message”.
It should be noted that the multimedia files of the restricted chats cannot be saved, unless this function is deactivated. However, calls from contacts whose chats are restricted will not be blocked. If a user makes a WhatsApp backup and restores it on a new device, The chats under this configuration will remain unchanged, but it will be necessary to have the authentication of the device to access them.
In case it is decided to deactivate the restriction, it is important to keep in mind that the chats will be removed from the folder, and the messages, as well as the multimedia files, will be deleted. Similarly, the Secret Code, if configured, will be eliminated.
The proper use of WhatsApp the privacy functions has become crucial to protect personal information and maintain control over what is shared within the platform. In an increasingly digitized environment, the knowledge and implementation of these tools not only help to protect the privacy of users, They also contribute to prevent fraud already guaranteeing a safer and more controlled experience within the application.
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