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New Delhi: WhatsApp has recently introduced a new security feature for the users, the purpose of which is to further strengthen the security of the account. Let us tell you, the name of the new feature has been described as 'Account Password for Two-Step Verification'. Through this, users will get the option to set a strong password instead of the previously used 6 digit PIN.

According to reports, WhatsApp has added a password option to further improve the security of two-step verification. This feature is being made available for Android and iPhone users and may gradually reach all users.

Password will be set in place of 6 digit PIN

Till now, in WhatsApp's two-step verification, users had to create a 6-digit PIN. Under the new feature, a password of at least 8 characters can be created instead. This is expected to provide an additional and stronger layer of security to the account. If a user has already turned on two-step verification, they may have the option to change their existing PIN and set a password once the feature becomes available.

How to set password on WhatsApp?

To set a new password, go to Settings of WhatsApp.

After this open the Account section.

Here, the option to set an account password can be seen in the option to two-step verification.

After setting the password, whenever the account needs to be re-verified.

You may have to enter the password along with the 6 digit code received through SMS.

What is necessary for the password?

In the new security feature of WhatsApp, the password should be at least 8 characters. The special thing is that the company has kept it separate from the normal number PIN, so that users can create a stronger password. And if the user forgets his password, he will also get the option to reset it. The email associated with the account can be used for this. To reset the password, a link will be sent to the email, with the help of which the user will be able to create a new password.