Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central
Whenever you're setting up WhatsApp on a new phone, you'll have to verify the phone number with a one-time password. WhatsApp also lets you add an extra layer of security in the form of a PIN. This way, you will have to enter the one-time password sent on your registered phone number, and a six-digit PIN as well before you can install WhatsApp on your phone. Here's how to get started.
Products used in this guide
- Fast and smooth: OnePlus 7 Pro ($649 at Amazon)
How to enable two-factor authentication in WhatsApp for Android
- Open WhatsApp from the app drawer or home screen.
- Select the action overflow menu (three vertical dots on the top right corner).
Hit Settings.
Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central- Tap Account.
- Select Two-step verification.
Hit Enable to set up a PIN.
Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central- Enter your six-digit PIN.
- Add an email address that will be used to reset your PIN should you forget it.
Confirm your email address and hit Done to finish.
Source: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central
You'll now need to enter your PIN the next time you're setting up WhatsApp, whether that's on a new phone or if you're reinstalling the app. It's easy enough to reset the PIN should you forget it, so make sure you furnish an email account so you don't get locked out of your account.
90Hz all the way
OnePlus 7 Pro
Still the fastest phone around.
The OnePlus 7 Pro continues to be one of the fastest phones you can buy today. That's down to the optimizations undertaken with OxygenOS, and the fact that you get a silky smooth 90Hz QHD+ AMOLED display makes things that much more enticing. There's also decent cameras, great battery life, and a bezel-less design that's ideal for playing games.
We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.
These are the best microSD cards you can buy for Android
A microSD card makes it easy to move your files, photos, and music from device to device without having to rely on steady Wi-Fi or costly data. It also helps if you like to load your phone with apps. These are the best microSD cards you can buy for an Android device.
These 6 cheap Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 cases are worth buying
The Galaxy Z Fold 3 costs a pretty, pretty penny, so you can be forgiven for not wanting to drop another Benjamin on a case to protect it. So instead, here are six cases that will protect your Galaxy Z Fold 3 without breaking the bank — or breaking your phone.
These are some of the best chatpads you can grab for PS4
Our consoles are becoming more and more like computers, so much so that sometimes, a digital keyboard and controller just don't cut it anymore. So here are a few of our favorite chatpads for your PS4 to make messaging that much more effortless.
