Getting Started with Whatsapp Download and Install WhatsApp Register and Verify Your Phone Number Using WhatsApp Manage Your Group Chats and Communities Preferences Additional Security Settings Account Security Enable End-to-End Encryption on Backups Enable Two-Step Verification Lock the App or Individual Chats Review Privacy Settings Additional Security Settings for More Sensitive Situations Change Disappearing Messages Length Use "View Once" Mode for Sensitive Photos Show Security Notifications Connect Through a Proxy Server Hide Your IP Address from Another Caller