Security update infographic: WhatsApp icon with passkey lock, arrows to biometric access; protective shields for encryption, with "Secure Your Chats" banner over a backup screen.

WhatsApp has introduced passkey-encrypted backups, allowing users to protect chat histories with biometrics like fingerprints or facial recognition, eliminating the need for complex passwords. Announced on October 29, 2025, this feature ensures seamless access to backups on Google Drive or iCloud, even after device loss.

Security update infographic: WhatsApp icon with passkey lock, arrows to biometric access; protective shields for encryption, with "Secure Your Chats" banner over a backup screen.Security update infographic: WhatsApp icon with passkey lock, arrows to biometric access; protective shields for encryption, with "Secure Your Chats" banner over a backup screen.

Building on 2021's end-to-end encryption, passkeys use device-specific keys for robust security, resisting phishing and keeping data private from WhatsApp, Meta, or cloud providers. This enhances protection against cyber threats targeting messaging apps.

Security update infographic: WhatsApp icon with passkey lock, arrows to biometric access; protective shields for encryption, with "Secure Your Chats" banner over a backup screen.Security update infographic: WhatsApp icon with passkey lock, arrows to biometric access; protective shields for encryption, with "Secure Your Chats" banner over a backup screen.

 

Rolling out gradually on iOS and Android, enable it via Settings > Chats > Chat backup > End-to-end encrypted backup. Update your app to secure your memories effortlessly.


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