How to Set Up Two‐Step Verification for WhatsApp on Android

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Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: May 25, 2021 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to protect your WhatsApp account with two-step verification on your Android.

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   Open WhatsApp. It’s a green and white chat bubble icon with a phone receiver inside. You’ll find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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   Tap ⁝. It’s at the top-right corner of the screen.
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   Tap Settings.
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   Tap Account.
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   Tap Two-step verification.
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   Tap Enable.
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   Create a passcode. Type a 6-digit code that you’ll remember, then type it again to confirm. It’s important to choose a code that you’ll remember, as you’ll need it to register your phone number with WhatsApp.
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   Enter your email address. Type the address once, then type it again to confirm as per the on-screen instructions.

   • If you lose your 6-digit code, you can have a reset link sent to this email address.
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   Tap Save.
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    Tap Done. Two-step verification is now enabled. Now you will have to enter your code each time you install (or reinstall) WhatsApp on any device.
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