Facebook, Meta's messaging app with more than 3 billion users worldwide, has just launched a new feature that helps restore conversation Backup with a terminal encrypted with a passkey, an easy-to-use digital password.
According to the announcement on Facebook's official blog, users can use facial authentication, fingerprints or screen locks on their previous device to restore Backup, instead of having to remember a long password or lock 64 characters.
Previously, the end-to-end encryption feature was deployed by WhatsApp for personal conversations. In 2021, the company added a backup encryption option, but required users to set complex passwords themselves.
The new passkey feature helps simplify the process, increase user experience when switching devices or reinstalling applications while still maintaining high security.
End-to-end encryption on Google Google ensures that messages and calls are only visible to you and the recipient. Thus, no third party, whether Google or Meta, can read or access the content you send or receive.
Users can find this option in WhatsApp by going to Settings > Chat > End-to- End encryption Backup, and using a password if the feature is enabled in their account.
Meta says the feature will be rolled out gradually over the next few weeks or months, so not every account will be available immediately.
Previously, WhatsApp also added a warning about sharing screens and AI fraud detection tools to improve messaging safety and protect users from online threats.
