WhatsApp is reportedly trying out a screen lock feature for WhatsApp Desktop and WhatsApp Web. The WhatsApp Android and iOS apps already got the screen lock feature which allows users to lock access to the popular instant messaging app when not being used, preventing unauthorized access.
Details about this feature have been shared by WaBetaInfo recently, which also says that WhatsApp will soon start testing the security lock with its beta users.
The report says, every time a user wants to access their WhatsApp account on the web or Desktop, they will need to enter a password to unlock their WhatsApp app. WhatsApp is unlikely to make it the default setting for its web version, by going to setting users can access it and use it as per their choice.
In addition, the report also mentions that WhatsApp may also bring the ability to use Touch ID on MacBook with a fingerprint reader to unlock the web app.
The report also mentions that WhatsApp will no longer lock you out of the account if you forget the screen lock password. Instead, you will be asked to log out of the desktop version and link the device using the QR code on the web platform.
A lot remains unknown about this screen lock feature since it’s still under development, but it’s expected that users will have more control over their WhatsApp accounts when logging in from the web or Desktop apps.
