Popular messaging platform WhatsApp has released the expected security feature for its web application to beta users. Those who use WhatsApp from the browser will now be able to set a screen lock password. Login to WhatsApp Web with a password can be done with simple steps.

The new screen lock feature was spotted in WhatsApp Web beta version 2.2333.11. Once the screen lock feature is turned on, a password will be required to access chats on WhatsApp Web. WhatsApp will prompt the person to enter a password immediately, after 1 minute or after 30 minutes, depending on their choice. If the password is forgotten, it will be necessary to log out of WhatsApp Web and re-login by scanning the QR code from the phone. So, how to set password on WhatsApp web?

How to set WhatsApp Web password 📲

Setting a password to open the WhatsApp web application is quite simple. Follow the steps below for WhatsApp Web encryption:

1. Open WhatsApp Web.
2. Enter Settings.
3. Click Security.
4. Click on the screen lock option.
5. Set a password and choose a time.
6. WhatsApp web will ask for password login.

Few beta testers have access to the password startup feature on WhatsApp Web at this time.