Tech Brew Ride Home · Tuesday, August 25, 2026
WhatsApp is rolling out new security features, including the option to replace the six-digit PIN with a longer alphanumeric password for its two-step verification process. The app also now supports multiple passkeys, which offer a more secure login method than traditional passwords.
“What's app has upgraded its two-step verification process, letting users replace the six-digit PIN with a longer alphanumeric password and added support for multiple passkeys.”
“Now, users can choose a longer alphanumeric password with a special character to make the PIN harder to guess.”
“As for passkeys, users can now add more than one passkey to their account, which WhatsApp says will be useful if a person uses both iOS and Android.”