End-to-end encryption feature on WhatsApp chat is an important security system that helps us prevent third parties like (hackers) from accessing our encrypted chat backups stored locally or on the cloud. You should also know that the end-to-end encryption feature is not already enabled, we have to enable it manually. Let us discuss the nitty-gritty of these features in detail.
Process to enable end-to-end encryption backup in WhatsApp
STEP 1: Open WhatsApp on your phone
STEP 2: You see 3 dots on the top right corner, click on it
STEP 3: Click on the ‘Settings’ tab
STEP 4: Click on Chats from the following options
STEP 5: After selecting Chats you see Chat backup on the next screen, click on it
STEP 6: You see end-to-end encrypted option at bottom, click on it
STEP 7: Now tap on the Turn on button appear on the next screen
STEP 8: You see below 2 option on next screen Password or Create Password and use 64-digit encryption key. Select what you feel comfortable to submit from both
STEP 9: Click on Create button you see below
STEP 9: After clicking on Create option, you see your work is done end-to-end encrypted backup is activated
Process to disable end-to-end encryption backup in WhatsApp
STEP 1: Repeat the process what has been said till “Step-6” of enabling end-to-end encryption backup and then come to ”Step-2”
STEP 2: After completing process what has been said till “Step-6”, Now tap on the Turn Off button appear on the next screen
STEP 3: Enter the Password that you set earlier or click on I forgot my password and reset the password and then Click on Next
STEP 4: On the next Screen you see Turn Off option below, click on it
STEP 5: Now you made it, your backup is no longer encrypted
STEP 6: Here work is done end-to-end encrypted backup is off
End-to-end encrypted backup vs end-to-end encryption messages or chat
End-to-end encrypted backup
Through end-to-end encrypted backups, the backups stored on our Google Drive and iCloud storage are best protected with the help of a password or 64-digit encryption key. Chats and media like photos and videos are included in the backup. Once the backup password is protected, no third parties like hackers will be able to access the backed up content because the information has been encrypted.
End-to-end encryption messages
With WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption messages, chats are secured under a locking process, whenever you send a message it gets locked and the secure message is unlocked only when the receiver has a key like a password, this process continues in the background. The way of hiding messages in this unique way is called end-to-end encryption and it is already enabled in WhatsApp, as a result of which you can chat privately with anyone without any fear.
How to change end-to-end encryption password in WhatsApp?
Forgetting is a matter of human nature then, it is obvious humans can easily forget any password keeping this in mind, WhatsApp has introduced an easy way to change the end-to-end encryption password.
- Start from end-to-end encryption settings
- Tap on change Password seen below
- Then click on I forgot my Password, You will then be asked for your fingerprint, facial authentication or phone PIN in which one thing you have to fulfill.
- Once your identity is identified, you can create a new password for your encrypted backup.
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Frequently Asked Questions:-
Who can access my unencrypted backups?
If the backups is unencrypted then is chances that other than Sender and receiver chats gone be accessed by third Parties entity like hackers.
What are the benefits of keeping end-to-end encryption enabled?
There is a huge benefit to activating end-to-end encryption backup on Chat results in that only you and the other person you are chatting with can read and listen to your messages, apart from this even WhatsApp people cannot access them.
What if I forget my password to the unencrypted backup?
Nothing to worry about if you forget the password after disabling end-to-end encryption I have told this in the article even if we forget the password, how can we reset it?
What happens when I turn off end-to-end encryption for backups?
If you turn off end to end, there is a risk of leaking available crucial information on your WhatsApp.