How can I keep a WhatsApp chat secret?

Can you have secret chats on WhatsApp?

The messaging app allows you to hide chats and the name of the feature is “Archived.” In case you are unaware hiding a chat doesn't delete the chat or back it up to your SD card. The chats will remain hidden on WhatsApp. Keep reading to know more about this feature.

How can I hide WhatsApp chat without archiving?

Install the whatsapp app on your phone and open it by logging with your number. Select the chat and click to the hide chat options by tapping the three-dot. Now, choose a lock type pattern,pin or fingerprint lock according to your choice. Put the password then the chat will be hidden.

How do I hide chats without deleting them?

For Android:

-- Long press on the chat you want to hide. -- Select the archive option which will appear in the form of a box with a downward arrow from the top menu.

How can I hide one contact on WhatsApp?

If you want to hide a contact, tap or select All Contacts or Contacts > WhatsApp > the contact you want to hide > > Hide Contact > Hide. If you want to unhide a contact you've hidden, tap or select Settings > Privacy > Hidden WhatsApp Contacts.

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How can I lock my WhatsApp chat?

To lock a particular Whatsapp chat especially on android phones, first, you need to download the app on your android phone. Then, launch the app by tapping on the icon. A PIN will be generated, and you will be prompted to enter the four-digit PIN. Enter and confirm the PIN.

How can I see deleted messages on WhatsApp?

Are deleted WhatsApp messages gone forever?

When you delete a message on WhatsApp, it disappears. However, it isn't gone forever. Your messages get stored in the cloud (Google Drive or iCloud). They also get stored on your device.

Can the other person see deleted messages on WhatsApp?

Once deleted the message will not be visible to anyone; whether they have seen it before or not.

Can WhatsApp messages be traced after deleted?

“Sorry, folks, while experts are saying the encryption checks out in WhatsApp, it looks like the latest version of the app tested leaves forensic trace of all of your chats, even after you've deleted, cleared, or archived them. . . even if you Clear All Chats,” wrote iOS researcher, Jonathan Zdziarski, in a recent blog ...

Are WhatsApp chats saved anywhere?

As you know, WhatsApp never stores any messages on its server. Messages are stored only on your phone. It will be present on the WhatsApp server until it is delivered to the receiver.

Can WhatsApp chats be tracked?

“Every message, be it via SMS, e-mail, or WhatsApp, has a source code and a destination code, and can be traced via it. This can happen without breaking either the encryption or privacy policy,” a technology expert told FE.

Does WhatsApp chat get saved?

Your WhatsApp chats are automatically backed up and saved daily to your phone's memory. Depending on your settings, you can also periodically back up your WhatsApp chats to Google Drive.

Can someone read my deleted messages?

Deleted text messages are truly GONE. Nobody can access them. Unless you have a program installed that archives/backs up messages. In that case, deleting them from your phone won't delete them from the backup.

What's the difference between clear chat and delete chat on WhatsApp?

Deleting the WhatsApp messages means deleting them entirely from the WhatsApp log book. On the other hand, Clear WhatsApp chats mean you are clearing them from your WhatsApp board only. You can restore the backup messages when you log in to the new device, provided that you have only cleared them and not deleted them.

How can I permanently delete WhatsApp chats from both sides?

How many days does WhatsApp store messages?

Facebook's WhatsApp just announced it's rolling out a new feature that will let users choose to automatically delete messages after seven days.

How do you hide a contact?

Tap New Conversation. Find the person you want to hide. Touch & hold their name, then tap Hide contact.