Secure by design
To keep you safe, we've designed a messaging and calling experience with world-class security, built innovative tools to put you in control, and we’re there to support you when you need it.
To keep you safe, we've designed a messaging and calling experience with world-class security, built innovative tools to put you in control, and we’re there to support you when you need it.
No one can search for your phone number or read your personal messages.
We catch and remove most spam and scam accounts before they can even reach you or before anyone reports them.
We prompt you to verify your identity if we detect any suspicious or unauthorized attempts to take over your account.
Check out these easy steps to help you stay safe and secure with our multiple layers of protection to prevent hackers and scammers from stealing your account and data.
Set up a secret pin and never share it with anyone to prevent someone from stealing your account.
Using fake versions of WhatsApp poses serious privacy and security risks to your account and data.
Control who can add you to groups and who can join your groups, and remove members or messages when needed.
Get to know common scams and actions you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Reporting messages, people or businesses helps us keep WhatsApp safe for everyone. Don’t worry, we won’t tell the sender.
If someone you don’t want to chat with is messaging you, simply block them and we’ll make sure you no longer receive their messages or calls.
If you’ve lost access to your account, re-register your phone number. Past conversations are safe on your phone and cannot be read by any one trying to access your account.
