WhatsApp Passkey support for Android was available back in 2023. Now, the Meta-owned instant messaging platform has announced that the feature has finally arrived for the iPhone as well.
WhatsApp Passkey Support Now Available on iOS
WhatsApp has announced on its official X handle that Passkeys are now rolling out on iOS. It offers a more secure and convenient way to log in using Face ID, Touch ID, or Passcode. Before this, iOS users had to rely on OTP-based verification to log in to their accounts, which was an issue if there was no network.
How to Use WhatsApp Passkeys on iPhone?
Setting up Passkeys for WhatsApp on iPhone is straightforward. Follow the steps below to start using FaceID to unlock WhatsApp and login to your account.
1. Open WhatsApp on your iPhone and go to Settings.
2. Click on the Account option.
3. On the next page, click on Passkeys.
4. Click on the Create Passkey button at the bottom.
5. Click on Continue when asked, ‘Use Face ID to sign in?’
6. Your Passkey will now be created to unlock and log in to the app.
