WhatsApp is adding a new way to access your encrypted backups with passkey support. This means that if you lose your device, you can use methods like fingerprint, face or your previous device’s screen lock code to access the backup of WhatsApp.
For years, WhatsApp did not have an encryption layer for its chat backups. However, in 2021, Meta added a way for users to keep their backups safe End-to-end encryption using a password or 64-character encryption key,
The problem with both is that you have to remember your backup password or keep the encryption key with you when restoring the backup. With Passkeys, you don’t need to find the password or key.
WhatsApp, which crossed 3 billion active users in MayThat said, this feature will be rolled out to users in the coming weeks and months, so you’ll have to wait and see when it will be available to you.
you can go Settings > Chats > Chat Backup > End-to-end encrypted backup To enable encrypted backups and check if you have the option to use a passkey.
