How to Verify a Chat Is End‐to‐End Encrypted on WhatsApp on Android

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open 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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   Step 2: Tap 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. , This will open the conversation in full screen. , 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. , 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. , This button will be in the lower-right corner of your Verify security code screen.
   
   It will open your device's camera. , 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. , 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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   Step 3: Tap on a chat.

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   Step 4: Tap on your friend's name at the top.

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   Step 5: Tap on Encryption.

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   Step 6: Tap SCAN CODE.

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   Step 7: Ask your friend to show you their QR code.

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   Step 8: Scan your friend's QR code with your camera.

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