Tech Desk 
Dec 11, 2024
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps worldwide, with over a billion active users. As a result, it's a prime target for hackers and cybercriminals seeking to intercept sensitive information. By enabling end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp, you can majorly reduce the risk of your conversations being compromised.
WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption is a powerful tool for maintaining your online privacy. By enabling this feature, you can ensure that your conversations remain confidential and protected from unauthorized access.
In this article, Gadinsider has got you a guide on how to enable end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp.
How to enable end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp
To enable end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp, you can follow these steps.
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
- Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.
- Tap End-to-end encrypted backup.
- Tap Turn on.
- Follow the prompts to create a password or use your 64-digit encryption key.
- Tap Create or Generate.
It is important to remember your password as it will be required to restore your encrypted backup in the future.
If you’re worried about how to disable end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp, follow this step-by-step guide.
How to disable end-to-end encryption in WhatsApp
- Open WhatsApp and go to Settings.
- Tap Chats > Chat Backup.
- Select End-to-End Encrypted Backup.
- Tap Turn Off.
- Enter your password or encryption key to confirm and disable encrypted backups.
Once disabled, your future backups won’t be end-to-end encrypted, but your chats and calls will remain encrypted in WhatsApp.
