Enabling the two-step verification on WhatsApp adds an extra layer of security to your account. You create a unique passcode that’s required to access your account. Turning on two-step verification is recommended for social media platforms like Facebook and Instagram.
Here is a step-by-step guide on how to enable the two-step verification on WhatsApp.
Set up WhatsApp two-step verification
1. Open WhatsApp on your device and click “Settings” in the bottom-right corner for iPhone, and the three dots in the top-right corner for Android.
2. Tap on “Settings,” then click on “Account.” From the list select “Two-step verification”.
3. Click “Enable” to set up the two-step verification. On the next page, you are required to input a unique six-digit passcode. Re-enters the six-digit code to confirm it.
4. You can add your email address and confirm it on the next page, but it is optional though.
WhatsApp recommends adding an email address to allow you to reset your 2FA passcode. If you don’t add an email address and you forget your PIN, you will have to wait for 7 days before you can reset your passcode.
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Manage two-step verification settings
After you have enabled two-step verification for WhatsApp you can disable it, change the passcode, add, or change the email address.
Disable two-step verification:
Open WhatsApp on your device and click “Settings” in the bottom-right corner for iPhone, and the three dots in the top-right corner for Android, and tap on “Settings.” Tap on “Account” > “Two-step verification” and then “Disable.”
Change your two-step verification PIN
On your device and click “Settings” in the bottom-right corner for iPhone, and the three dots in the top-right corner for Android, and tap on “Settings.” Tap on “Account” > “Two-step verification” and then “Change PIN.”
Change an email address
On your device and click “Settings” in the bottom-right corner for iPhone, and the three dots in the top-right corner for Android, and tap on “Settings.” Tap on “Account” > “Two-step verification” and then “Change Email Address.”
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Add an email address
On your device and click “Settings” in the bottom-right corner for iPhone, and the three dots in the top-right corner for Android, and tap on “Settings.” Tap on “Account” > “Two-step verification” and then “Add Email Address.”
That’s all, you are done setting up the two-step verification for WhatsApp. WhatsApp will occasionally ask you to input the six-digit code. Well, that way you will always remember your pin.
