WhatsApp is working on handling two-step verification for its desktop client. It was time.
Offering end-to-end encrypted messaging is good. But providing such a service with two-factor authentication is better. Because with this double protection, which requires the registration of a PIN code when launching the application, this protects unwanted access to conversations. It turns out that WhatsAspp offers this feature on mobile.
Problem, this two-step verification is not available on computer. At least, not yet: according to the elements obtained by the WABetaInfo site, a site which specializes in dissecting future messaging features, double authentication for WhatsApp on PC and Mac is a work in progress.
It has been possible for several years to use WhatsApp on a computer, thanks to the existence of a dedicated client. This port of the software proves to be practical, because it allows you to chat not only on a much larger screen, but also to take advantage of its physical keyboard, which allows you to write much faster than tapping on your screen. smartphones.
This work, unveiled on January 22, 2022 by WABetaInfo, does not include any mention of any deadline. This protection is useful for countering illegitimate access and certain types of attacks such as SIM Swapping, which consists of trapping a target using a technique similar to exchanging SIM cards. As on mobile, it is a six-digit code to enter.
How to enable two-step verification on WhatsApp?
- Launch the app on mobile and click on the vertical ellipsis;
- Choose “Settings”, then “Account” and “Two-Step Verification”;
- Press “Activate”, choose a 6-digit PIN code and confirm it;
- You can enter a recovery email address to reset the PIN code if you can’t remember it. Better to indicate one;
- Click “Next”, confirm your email and press “Save”;
- Finally click on “Done”.
