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Create a passkey
Android
iOS
Android
iOS
We send you a registration code to confirm that you own the phone number you want to use on WhatsApp. After registering your phone number with WhatsApp, you can choose to set up a passkey for future verification.
You can use Touch ID, Face ID, or your device passcode to verify it’s you with a passkey. When you register, you can use the passkey instead of an SMS. To set up a passkey, you’ll need an iPhone 8 or later model with iOS 16 version or higher.
Note: If you are reinstalling WhatsApp and have previously created a passkey, you might be asked if you want to use that passkey at registration.
To create a passkey:
- Go to your WhatsApp settings.
- Tap Account > Passkeys > Continue.
- Tap Continue.
- You may be asked to tap Use screen lock to create your passkey.
If you want to change your passkey, you'll need to delete your current passkey and create a new one.
To delete a passkey:
- Go to your WhatsApp Settings.
- Tap Account > Passkeys
- Tap Delete.