WhatsApp is replacing its six-digit security PIN with a real password
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WhatsApp has upgraded its two-step verification, replacing the old six-digit security PIN with a longer alphanumeric password. The update also adds support for multiple passkeys, providing users with stronger, more flexible account protection.
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How it was reported
- TechCrunch·WhatsApp tightens account security with stronger two-step verification and more
WhatsApp is adding stronger two-step verification that lets users replace the existing six-digit PIN with a longer alphanumeric password containing special characters, and it now supports multiple passkeys per account for cross-platform use on iOS and Android. Passkey logins employ Face ID or fingerprint authentication, eliminating reliance on vulnerable passwords. Android callers will also see country origin and shared-group information when receiving calls from numbers not in their contacts.
- TechMeme·WhatsApp upgrades its two-step verification, letting users replace the six-digit PIN with a longer alphanumeric password, and adds support for multiple passkeys (Aisha Malik/TechCrunch)
WhatsApp’s two-step verification now allows users to replace the default six-digit PIN with a longer alphanumeric password, enhancing account security. The update also adds support for multiple passkeys, enabling users to store and manage several authentication credentials within the app.
- The Next Web·WhatsApp is replacing its six-digit security PIN with a real password
WhatsApp is replacing the six-digit two-step verification PIN with a full alphanumeric password that can include letters, numbers and special characters, and now supports multiple passkeys per account for Android and iOS. The company reports that over a billion users have already created a passkey, making it the largest passwordless deployment among consumer services. Android users will also see additional context for calls from numbers outside their contacts, such as foreign origin or shared groups.
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