Overview
- The feature is in development, with one report citing visibility in Android beta 2.26.7.8 while another notes it is not yet available to public testers.
- Users would set a password 6 to 20 characters long that includes at least one letter and one number.
- The password is expected to be requested when logging in on a new device and may be re‑prompted on an existing device after a period of time.
- Use is optional, with the password serving either as an alternative to the six‑digit code or as an additional step, and it can be changed or removed at any time.
- WhatsApp plans a gradual rollout and has not provided a release date, positioning the option to curb takeovers that exploit intercepted SMS verification codes.