WhatsApp Adds Multiple Passkeys and Stronger Two-Step Verification
Summary
WhatsApp says users can add multiple passkeys and replace their six-digit 2SV PIN with a longer password. Android users will also see a non-contact caller’s country and shared groups.
Key points
- WhatsApp says more than 1 billion people use a passkey to log in to their accounts.
- Users can now add multiple passkeys, including for use across iOS and Android devices.
- WhatsApp is replacing the six-digit 2SV PIN with a longer password that can include letters, numbers, and special characters.
- Android users receiving calls from non-contacts will see the caller’s country and whether they share WhatsApp groups.
Article Details
- Event Type
- WhatsApp account security feature update
- Impact
- WhatsApp users can add multiple passkeys and use longer, more complex passwords for two-step verification. Android users also receive additional caller information, including country and shared WhatsApp groups, for calls from non-contacts.