Guide to securing your WhatsApp account

Learn more about access logs.

1. OpenWhatsApp and choose WhatsApp Web from the menu (upper right corner on Android or bottom right on iPhone).
2. Review the list of devices that can access your account. Tap on any device to log out.Caution

1. From the menu, chooseSettings, tapAccount and then tapPrivacy.
2. Review Last seen (when you were last online), Profile photo, and About. Limit to My contacts or Nobody.
3. Review Status, and adjust from My contacts to create exceptions or “Only share with…”
4. Review Live location. Adjust this to None.Caution

1. From the menu, choose Settings, tap Account and then tap Two-Step Verification.
2. Enable this feature by selecting a PIN. You can also add an email address as a backup.

NOTE: If two-step verification was already set up, be sure to check the email address to make sure it is yours.

1. From the menu, chooseSettings, tapAccount and then tapPrivacy.
2. Choose Blocked contacts. Add or review contacts to block.

You would only take this step if you want to move your account to a different phone number.

1. From the menu, choose Settings, tap Account and then tapChange number.
2. Follow the steps to move your account.

You would only take this step if you want to delete your account and all information.

1. Caution From the menu, choose Settings, then tap Account, then tap Delete my account.
2. Enter your number and tap the red Delete my account button.
3. If you don’t have access to your phone or account, contact WhatsApp support.