WhatsApp trick lets you set Secret Codes to protect your most private chats - here's how to try it yourself

Whether it's while flirting with a secret crush or organising a surprise party, there are often times you'd like to keep certain messages private. WhatsApp already has a Chat Lock feature that lets you protect your more sensitive conversations with your phone passcode, facial recognition or fingerprint. However, the Meta-owned app is taking things up a notch, with the launch of new'Secret Codes'. As the name suggests, the feature lets you set unique passwords on conversations, ensuring they stay away from any prying eyes. 'Today we're launching secret code, an additional way to protect those chats and make them harder to find if someone has access to your phone or you share a phone with someone else,' WhatsApp said.