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This wikiHow teaches you how to verify end-to-end encryption on any chat conversation on WhatsApp, using your Android. All WhatsApp chats are encrypted by default, but you have to manually scan a QR code or compare a 60-digit numeric code if you want to verify encryption in a conversation.
Steps
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1Open WhatsApp Messenger on your Android device. The WhatsApp icon looks like a green speech balloon with a white telephone in it.
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2Tap the CHATS tab. If WhatsApp opens up to a different page, tap CHATS on the navigation panel at the top of your screen. It will open a list of all your personal and group conversations.
- If WhatsApp opens up to a conversation, tap the back button in the upper-left corner.
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3Tap on a chat. This will open the conversation in full screen.
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4Tap on your friend's name at the top. Once you open a chat, your friend's name will be listed at the top of your screen. Tap on it to view your friend's contact details.
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5Tap on Encryption. All WhatsApp chat conversations are secured with end-to-end encryption by default. Tap on the Encryption option in the contact menu to manually verify encryption between you and your friend. It will bring up a new screen titled Verify security code. You will see a QR code and a 60-digit numeric code.
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6Tap SCAN CODE. This button will be in the lower-right corner of your Verify security code screen. It will open your device's camera.
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7Ask your friend to show you their QR code. Your friend will need to open the same conversation on their device, tap on your name, and tap Encryption to open their Verify security code screen.
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8Scan your friend's QR code with your camera. WhatsApp will automatically verify end-to-end encryption, and you will see a green check mark on your screen.
- Alternatively, you can manually compare your 60-digit numeric code with your friend. The code on your friend's device should exactly match the one you have.
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1. Open WhatsApp on your Android.
2. Tap CHATS.
3. Tap on a chat.
4. Tap on your friend's name.
5. Tap Encryption.
6. Tap SCAN CODE.
7. Ask your friend to show you their security QR code.
8. Scan your friend's QR code with your camera.
9. Compare your 60-digit numeric code with your friend.
