Gone are the days when people were unaware of their online safety and privacy. Most of us now take the security of our data seriously. And the good thing is that most messaging apps these days come with a host of security features to protect our personal information, including a biometric lock. In this quick guide, I will show you how you can lock WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal on iPhone with Face ID for an added layer of protection.
Lock WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal on iPhone with Face ID
Introduced with the iPhone X in 2017, Face ID is widely regarded as the gold standard for face unlocking on any smartphone. What it loses on the speed front, it gains on the security front. Notably, Face ID also adapts to changes in your appearance, so unlocking the device or app isn’t a hassle, even when you’re growing a beard or applying cosmetic makeup. However, keep in mind that if he notices a significant change in your appearance, you will have to verify your identity using your password.
With Face ID, you can still answer calls and even reply to messages from notifications even when you lock WhatsApp, Telegram or Signal. It’s worth mentioning that if your device supports Touch ID, you will have the option to lock these messaging apps using Touch ID.
Lock/Unlock WhatsApp Using Face ID on iPhone
1. Start Whats up on your iPhone.
2. Tap now. Settings icon in the lower right corner of the screen.
3. Next, tap on it. Account.
4. Next, tap on Privacy.
5. Next, tap . Screen lock.
6. Now, turn on the switch right next to it. Require Face ID. After that, you can choose to lock WhatsApp right after closing the app, 1 minute or 15 minutes or 1 hour later.
I recommend going with the “Immediately” option for better security. Going forward, you will be able to unlock the messaging app using Face ID. Note that you can reply to messages and answer calls from notifications even if the app is locked.
Lock/Unlock Telegram with Face ID on iPhone
1. Start Telegram application on your iPhone.
2. Now, tap on Settings icon located in the lower right corner of the screen.
3. Next, tap on it. Privacy and security.
4. Next, tap on Password and Face ID.
5. Next, turn on the toggle Unlock with Face ID.
This much! From now on, you will be able to unlock Telegram using Face ID.
Enable Screen Lock in Signal on iPhone
1. Open Signal application on your iPhone.
2. Now, tap . profile icon in the upper left corner of the screen.
3. Next, tap on it. Privacy.
4. Next, turn on the switch right next to it Screen lock.
That is all! You will now be asked to authenticate using Face ID every time you open Signal on your iPhone.
Install and Use Face ID with WhatsApp, Telegram and Signal
So, you can lock these popular messaging apps using Face ID on your iOS device. Make the most of face unlock technology to keep your personal information safe as it is always better to have an extra layer of protection to stop unauthorized access.
However, which of these messaging apps is your favourite? WhatsApp can claim to be the most popular messaging app, lagging behind Signal and Telegram on the privacy front.
Also, the recently announced controversial privacy policy has put the Facebook-owned messaging app in big trouble. If you’ve decided to take this step, it would be great to receive your feedback and the reasons that compelled you to switch to Signal or switch from WhatsApp to Telegram.
