WhatsApp is reportedly working on a new feature for its desktop users. Called the Screen Lock, the feature will ask for a password every time any user opens the application. Meta-owned WhatsApp New Feature: bring screen lock feature for desktop users.
It will bring an additional layer of security to WhatsApp and protect unauthorized access when the user is not using his/her device running WhatsApp. 3 years ago, Meta-owned WhatsApp released a screen lock feature on WhatsApp beta for Android and iOS: thanks to this feature.
Users can finally have an additional security measure by protecting the app from unauthorized access when they don’t use their device. This feature is not available on the web/desktop client but WhatsApp is finally developing a solution by bringing the screen lock option to a future update of WhatsApp Desktop beta:
As you can see in this screenshot, a password is required every time the user opens the application and it is useful when you share your PC with other people. Note that enabling this feature is optional and probably, the user will have more control over it by choosing when the app should require the password.
In addition, the password won’t be shared with WhatsApp: it is always saved locally. In case you lose the password, you need to log out of the app and log into WhatsApp Desktop again by linking your device with the QR code.
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Since this feature is under development, it is still not ready so some elements of the interface may be missing in this screenshot. As additional news, WhatsApp may also implement a feature that lets users lock the app by using Touch ID on a Mac when a fingerprint sensor is available.
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