30/10/2025
WhatsApp is launching passkey end-to-end encrypted backups.
Passkeys will allow you to use your fingerprint, face, or screen lock code to encrypt your chat backups instead of having to memorize a password or a cumbersome 64-digit encryption key. Now, with just a tap or a glance, the same security that protects your personal chats and calls on WhatsApp is applied to your chat backups so they are always safe, accessible and private.
This will be rolled out gradually over the coming weeks and months. To get started, go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup > End-to-end encrypted backup.