How to Hide WhatsApp Chats with a Secret Code | WhatsApp Hidden Chats Tutorial
Learn how to hide your WhatsApp chats using a secret code! This tutorial will show you how to move chats to the hidden or archived section, protect them with a secret PIN or biometric lock, and access them securely. Perfect for safeguarding private conversations!
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Steps to Hide WhatsApp Chats with a Secret Code
#### 1. *Update WhatsApp*
Ensure you’re using the latest version of WhatsApp.
Update it via the Google Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone).
#### 2. *Enable Chat Lock*
Open WhatsApp and go to the chat you want to hide.
Tap the contact or group name at the top of the chat.
Scroll down and select **Chat Lock**.
Enable **Lock this Chat with Fingerprint/Passcode**.
Choose your preferred method (PIN, fingerprint, or face ID).
#### 3. *Access Hidden Chats*
Once locked, the chat will disappear from the main chat list.
To find it:
1. Scroll to the top of the chat list.
2. Tap the *Locked Chats* folder.
3. Enter your secret code or authenticate using biometrics.
#### 4. *Use Archived Chats for Additional Privacy*
For chats that don’t require a secret code but still need privacy:
1. Long-press the chat in your list.
2. Tap the *Archive* button.
3. Archived chats are stored in a separate folder at the bottom of the chat list.
4. Turn on *Keep Chats Archived* in WhatsApp Settings - Chats for persistent archiving.
#### 5. *Forgot Your Secret Code?*
Use your device’s biometric authentication to unlock.
Reset your code via WhatsApp settings if needed.
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Benefits of Hiding Chats with a Secret Code
**Privacy**: Keep sensitive conversations hidden from prying eyes.
**Convenience**: Access hidden chats quickly with a secure PIN or fingerprint.
**Security**: Notifications for locked chats are discreet and don’t reveal content.
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