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WHATSAPP STRENGTHENS SECURITY WITH PASSKEYS AND STRONGER VERIFICATION

INDUSTRY DESK1 MIN READ
TUE, AUG 25, 2026

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WhatsApp is rolling out enhanced account security features including support for multiple passkeys and upgraded two-step verification. The changes replace the previous six-digit PIN system with stronger alphanumeric passwords.

WhatsApp's two-step verification now allows users to create longer, alphanumeric passwords with special characters, replacing the earlier six-digit PIN requirement. This enables more complex security credentials that are harder to compromise. The messaging platform is also introducing support for multiple passkeys, giving users greater flexibility in account access methods. Passkeys offer an additional layer of protection by using device-based authentication rather than traditional passwords. These security enhancements are being gradually rolled out to WhatsApp users across its platforms. The updates address growing concerns about account hijacking and unauthorized access, which have affected messaging app users globally. WhatsApp joins other tech companies in shifting toward passkey-based authentication as a replacement for traditional passwords, aligning with industry-wide security standards.

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