It will take you less than 1 minute to complete this process. However, you have to keep in mind that the fingerprint lock feature of WhatsApp does not block calls. It only disguises messages.


WhatsApp has introduced the feature of Fingerprint lock, biometric authentication for all Android smartphone users. This new feature gives WhatsApp users a new security layer so that no one can read their message without their consent. However, let us tell you that with the support of Touch ID and Face ID, this feature was first rolled out on iOS.

WhatsApp is very popular worldwide including India. Today we are telling you here the process of updating this feature, which is very simple. You can follow them through five steps.

How to Activate the WhatsApp fingerprint unlock feature on Android smartphone.

Step 1: You have to open WhatsApp first and then click on the three dots on the right corner.

Step 2: Go to Settings> Account> Privacy> Fingerprint lock.

Step 3: Here you have to turn on the fingerprint lock.

Step 4: You have to get your fingerprint verified.

Step 5: Here you will get three options for automatic lock, the first is "immediately", the second is "after 1 minute" and the third is "after 30 minutes".

After this, this feature will be activated in your WhatsApp. It will take you less than 1 minute to complete this process. However, you have to keep in mind that the fingerprint lock feature of WhatsApp does not block calls. It only disguises messages. You can find this new feature in the "Privacy" section, which you will find in the "Account" option. For this, you have to go to WhatsApp "Settings". To enable this feature, you have to go to the Settings> Account> Privacy> Fingerprint lock section of WhatsApp.