Meta-owned WhatsApp, which is one of the most used apps worldwide, is rolling out a feature which will let users verify their end-to-end encrypted backups' passwords.
According to WaBetaInfo, users will be able to replace their passwords if they are an incorrect match.
Users will be able to verify their passwords to check if it is correct so they canreplace them in case of an incorrect match.
The new feature called password reminder is accessible to iOS and Android users who install the latest version of the app. It will be available to more users in the coming weeks.
WhatsApp'send-to-end encrypted backups provide users with security. They can keep their backups safe bychoosing a personal password or a 64-digit encryption key only they know.
Their encrypted chats and key can not be accessed by WhatsApp orthe backup service provider Apple and Google.
However, users sometimes forget their passwords which restricts them to accesstheir encrypted backup. In this regard, the messaging app is working on this feature that would let users verifyif the password is correct.
Users will be asked to enter their chosen password for the encrypted backups onGoogle Drive and iCloud.
"There is no way to force the prompt to appear as it may automatically show up on certain occasions. Note that a similar feature is already available to verify if your 6-digit code for two-step verification is correct," said WaBetaInfo.
Users can also reactivate theend-to-end encrypted backups after disabling them in case they forget the password. This feature is important as it would individuals to check if they remember theirpassword.