The best and verified method of securing your whatsapp account from hackers is by simply Setting up Two-Step Verification to your account.

Two-step verification is said to be the best step in getting your whatsapp account secured and to also protect your WhatsApp account from hackers. The two step verification is commonly abbreviated as 2FA.

Getting to enable two step verification security option, pWhatsApp adds a second security option of protection to your account, letting you input a six-digit security code just after signing in to your whatsapp account on a new device.

One major advantage of the 2FA security feature is the fact that every device have it in the Security option settings of the app (iPhone/Android).

Good enough to let you know that, even if your mobile device is stolen or someone secretly uses a  phishing method to steal your SIM card service in other to hack into your account, they won’t still be able to access your WhatsApp account as far as your Two Step Verification option is enabled.

• Open the WhatsApp app on your iPhone or Android device respectively.
• Navigate to Settings – – – – – – Account – – – – – – Two-Step Verification, and then
• Tap “Enable.”

Next step to complete 2FA security on whatsapp

• Now type a six-digit PIN, tap “Next,” and then confirm your PIN on the next screen.

Ensure the inputted six-digit PIN can be remembered!

• Tap “Next.”
• Now kindly input the email address you wish to use in terms of resetting your PIN if forgotten or you can decide to tap “Skip.”
• If inputted an email, on the next screen, confirm your email address and tap next.

Congratulations!! Two-Step Verification is now enabled.

In other not to forget your six-digit pin, , WhatsApp periodically asks you to type it before you  access the app.

If by Chance you forget your six-digit pin, you can only access your whatsapp account by requesting for reset option via the email used.