There are various security methods you’re free to use to stay safe.

For example, theres two-factor authentication or two-step verification.

Not to worry, setting up two-factor authentication is an easy task and wont take long.

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Even if you forget the pin, theres a way you might recover your WhatsApp account.

Go toSettings, followed byAccount.

Once youre in Account, go to Two-step verification.

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Now, tap on the Enable button at the bottom.

In the next step, youre going to have to enter a six-digit pin twice to confirm.

Once youve entered the pin twice, WhatsApp will also ask you for an email address.

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If you would rather skip adding your email address, you’ve got the option to.

Just tap on the Skip option to go to the next step.

Once youve completed the necessary steps, youll see a message that its enabled.

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Tap on the Done button, and youll be back to the Twp-step verification section.

Go toSettings > Account > Two-Step verification > Disable.

As soon as you tap on the disable button, the changes are applied immediately.

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Theres no need to end the app.

Forgot WhatsApp Two-Factor Verification Pin

It happens.

You thought you chose a pin that you wouldnt forget, but you forgot it anyway.

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Not to worry, theres a way you’re free to recover the pin.

When WhatsApp asks you to enter the pin, tap on the Forgot Pin option.

Youll see an option to disable it so you could get into your WhatsApp account.