The new two-step verification is optional, but ideally you should secureyour WhatsApp account. The company assures that once two-step verification enabled, any attempt to verify phone number on WhatsApp will require a six-digit passcode that is created by the user.
Although the feature was earlier only available to WhatsApp Beta users, today it is now rolling out for all users. To enable WhatsApp’s two-factor authentication, you need to follow these steps:
- 1. Open WhatsApp
- 2. Go to Settings
- 3. Go to Account
- 4. Look for Two-step verification
- 5. Tap on Enable
- 6. On the next screen, enter six-digit passcode.
- 7. Next, re-enter six-digit passcode.
- 8. Optionally, add your email address on the next screen.
