This wikiHow teaches you how to protect your WhatsApp account with two-step verification on your Android.
Steps
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Open WhatsApp. It’s a green and white chat bubble icon with a phone receiver inside. You’ll find it on the home screen or in the app drawer. -
Tap ⁝ . It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.Advertisement -
Tap Settings . -
Tap Account . -
Tap Two-step verification . -
Tap Enable . -
Create a passcode. Type a 6-digit code that you’ll remember, then type it again to confirm. It’s important to choose a code that you’ll remember, as you’ll need it to register your phone number with WhatsApp. -
Enter your email address. Type the address once, then type it again to confirm as per the on-screen instructions.- If you lose your 6-digit code, you can have a reset link sent to this email address.
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Tap Save . -
Tap Done . Two-step verification is now enabled. Now you will have to enter your code each time you install (or reinstall) WhatsApp on any device.Advertisement
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