How to Hide WhatsApp Chats

WhatsApp is the most popular messaging app in the world, and for good reason. It has a ton of great features. However, it lacks a few essential ones.

For example, let’s say you have some nosy friends who try to take your phone to make a call or check on someone. You might be surprised to find them reading your personal WhatsApp conversations, even if they’re just joking around. This can be embarrassing, to say the least.

So, the obvious question is, “How can I hide my chats on WhatsApp?” The app doesn’t allow you to hide any of your chats. But don’t worry, there are a few ways to do it. In this article, we’ll show you how to hide your personal WhatsApp chats from within the WhatsApp app itself.

Method 1: Archiving Chats

Archiving chats is the most common way to hide personal chats on WhatsApp. Fortunately, it’s a feature built into the WhatsApp app itself, so you don’t need to download and use any third-party apps.

When you archive a chat, it’s stored in a secure folder called the Archive folder. These chats will not appear on the main interface of the app when you open it.

This is a great way to keep your chats safe and away from prying eyes. But keep in mind that it’s not perfect, because it’s still easy to access if someone is snooping around and opens the Archive folder.

To archive a chat, open the WhatsApp app on your phone and long-press on the chat you want to hide. Select all the personal chats you want to hide. Once you’ve selected them, tap on the icon of a small box with a small downward arrow – this is the Archive icon. That’s about it. You’ll notice that all of your chats have disappeared from the main interface of the app. To find them, all you have to do is scroll down until you reach the “Archived” box, or you might find it at the top of the app interface.

Method 2: Locking the WhatsApp App

This is the most secure way to hide your chats on WhatsApp. Setting a password for the WhatsApp app will prevent anyone from opening it. However, it’s important to use a strong password that’s different from the password you use to lock your phone screen. This is because most of your friends and family members might know your home screen password.

To lock WhatsApp with a password:

1. Tap the three dots icon in the top left corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. Tap Account.
4. Tap Two-Step Verification.
5. Tap Change PIN.
6. Enter a unique 6-digit PIN and confirm it.
7. Tap Save.

To lock WhatsApp with your fingerprint:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Privacy.
3. Scroll down to “Lock with Fingerprint.”
4. Toggle the switch next to “Unlock with fingerprint.”
5. Choose when you want the app to lock automatically: immediately, after 30 seconds, or after 1 minute.

Remember: Always use a unique PIN or password for WhatsApp, different from your phone’s lock screen. This ensures maximum security for your chats!

WhatsApp is one of the most popular social media apps with over 3 billion users worldwide. However, the security and privacy levels within the app are somewhat low. Therefore, we recommend using the tips above to hide your chats on WhatsApp.