How To Use WhatsApp Privacy Checkup Feature On iOS, Android

Producer: Priyanka Das Editor: Mohit Bisht

WhatsApp Privacy Checkup feature is available on both Android and iOS.

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It offers step-by-step guidance to strengthen the overall security of the account.

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You can choose who can contact you and control your personal information.

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To use this feature, open WhatsApp and navigate to your privacy settings.

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For Android: Tap more options > Settings > Privacy.

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On iPhone: Tap Settings > Privacy.

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Tap Start checkup on the banner at the top of the screen.

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Tap each option to adjust your privacy setting for that section.

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You can use this feature to limit access to your messages and media.

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