WhatsApp's two-step verification adds a six-digit PIN, so a stolen text message code alone cannot move your number to a new phone.
WhatsApp has a setting that adds a six-digit PIN to your account. With it on, a scammer who gets the text message code sent to your phone still cannot move your number to a new phone. The feature is called two-step verification. It is made by Meta, the company behind WhatsApp.
Once it is on, WhatsApp asks for the PIN whenever your number is registered on a new device. A code sent by text message is no longer enough on its own. WhatsApp may also ask for the PIN now and then while you use the app. It is not a 100% guarantee against every kind of cyberattack, but it makes your account harder to get into.
On Android, the steps are:
On an iPhone, open WhatsApp and tap Settings at the bottom right. Tap Turn On and start setting up your PIN. Add an email address for recovery if you want one, then follow the on-screen instructions.
Pick a PIN that is hard to guess and do not share it with anyone. Menu wording can differ by app version, so follow the prompts on your screen.
Turn on two-step verification in WhatsApp Settings, pick a hard-to-guess six-digit PIN and add a recovery email.
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