WhatsApp has announced a new feature that adds passkey support to access encrypted backups, strengthening security measures for users. Previously, users had to rely on passwords or encryption keys to protect their backups, requiring them to remember or store these credentials separately. With the introduction of passkeys, users can now utilize methods like fingerprint, face, or the screen lock code of their device to access WhatsApp’s backup seamlessly.
This update comes after Meta, WhatsApp’s parent company, implemented end-to-end encryption for backups in 2021, providing users with added security for their stored data. The addition of passkey support simplifies the backup restoration process, eliminating the need for users to manage additional passwords or encryption keys.
WhatsApp, with over 3 billion active users, plans to roll out this feature gradually in the upcoming weeks and months. Users can navigate to Settings > Chats > Chat backup > End-to-end encrypted backup to enable this enhanced security feature and check for the availability of passkey support.
Source: TechCrunch