This is why you should urgently register your email address in Whatsapp

Secure your WhatsApp account by providing an email address. It's simple, improves security, and makes recovery easier. Here's how it works.

Munich – The instant messaging service WhatsApp, used all over the world, is constantly expanding its security features to provide users with a better experience. The latest development in this area is the ability to add an email address to secure your account – something that makes sense for every user.

WhatsApp already offers some security features, but the ability to store an email address wasn’t previously possible. Until now, users could only log into WhatsApp using their phone number. A verification code was sent via SMS to a new device. You now have the option to receive this code via email. Not only does this provide flexibility, it also provides an extra layer of security in case your phone number is compromised or you lose access to it.

Increased security with additional verification: Account recovery made easy

Integrating your email address into WhatsApp offers significant security and ease-of-use benefits. Adding an email address to your WhatsApp account is a simple step, but it comes with significant benefits. Not only does it increase security by providing an extra layer of verification, but it also makes account recovery and access to the verification code easier. Given the increasing threats in the digital space, this is a sensible measure to better protect your data and communications.

One of the main advantages of email integration is that it simplifies the account recovery process. If you have two-step verification enabled and have forgotten your PIN, you can easily complete the recovery process via your stored email address. Without this feature, you would have to wait seven days before you could reset your PIN. The email address acts as a kind of safety net that ensures access to your account.

Connect and chat securely: Manage verification settings

Once set up, you can customize 2-Step Verification at any time. To change your email address or PIN:

1. Open Settings in WhatsApp.
2. Tap Account, then tap 2-Step Verification.
3. Here you can deactivate verification, change your PIN or enter a new email address.

New WhatsApp feature: Step-by-step instructions for email deposit

You should be especially careful when entering your email address into WhatsApp, as WhatsApp does not send a test or confirmation email to the address provided. A properly stored email address is crucial for accessing your account in an emergency. Therefore, make sure to use an email address that you can always access. Setting up an email address on WhatsApp is easy. Follow these steps to increase your security:

1. Open WhatsApp and go to Settings using the three dots menu.
2. Select the Account section and click 2-step verification.
3. Click “Activate” and enter your six-digit PIN.
4. Enter an email address so you can reset your security measure if you forget your PIN.
5. Confirm your email address and save your settings.

WhatsApp is constantly expanding its functionality, and there have only been a few updates recently.DBA/LS)