> ## Content Index
> Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.techloy.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further.

# How to Use WhatsApp's Chat Lock Feature on an Android Phone
- URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-use-whatsapps-chat-lock-feature-on-an-android-phone/
- Published: 2024-04-17T11:22:26.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-17T11:22:26.000Z
- Description: Below is a guide on how to lock your WhatsApp message content using the Chat Lock feature on an Android phone.
- Author: David Adubiina
- Tags: / Tech Guide, WhatsApp, Android

If you are a carefree person like me, you would know that leaving your devices open to prying eyes can be very dangerous.

With this in mind, WhatsApp's [chat lock feature](https://www.techloy.com/whatsapp-chat-lock-feature-for-more-private-conversations/) will help to secure your chats.

Below is a guide on how to lock your WhatsApp message content using the Chat Lock feature on an Android phone.

- Open the **WhatsApp** app
- Under the chat section, **select the chat** you want to lock
- **Long press** on the chat to highlight it

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/wzWESA8UzFmKW_I3x6wHBXer_RmdqHt9-95rksspdYE9txfIx6BUrRSbn-t3pAQ_B6ofiU6onAv89DTiO7J3nQoQildnVAZoR09WO5fSY2-xn2HPrIK-2xBA5Yhw0RHHaeiEtz0RzprIOQiVGvJ7Vz0)

Image by David Adubiina/Techloy.com

- At the top right corner, tap the **three-dot icon** (...)
- Select **“Lock chat”**

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/7VPCtgFn5BIRx_TdmpRNLOBsvb43HROowXGtJDJrlU4OKwq2EJKhA0XEOowUPo1NzSIo1P9A9_bbzs6Y7gbWuMZCHQYNZBfqlZp6Iq9XD7FXPB75hH7URpEQ63chtgObhvoN2bGKwQ-i-waoOmIqyvA)

Image by David Adubiina/Techloy.com

- A prompt will appear to ask to continue
- Tap **“Continue”** to lock chat

![](https://lh7-us.googleusercontent.com/XCV60EyJEI0FeVZJ72AIJgusLiixda4Sh3yD8PrkR0WfXsatnNQWCIY6KFT89E-illkMlJvWNo42WFGlxNyhEcRIMpa0Y9LyMwd6hprhEolhn5TUWue307OeC5_prxXF3o4hc1uIoEp3kpr47_Kh52Y)

Image by David Adubiina/Techloy.com

### Conclusion

You have the option to enable the chat lock feature to enhance the privacy of specific chats on your device. 

To read or send messages, you will be required to unlock your chats using device authentication, such as your phone passcode, Face ID, fingerprint, or a secret code that you set up.