How to Lock Single Chat in GB WhatsApp

GBWhatsapp is an updated version of official WA. It offers many features not available in the original version, and one of the most useful features is the ability to lock individual chats. This is a great option if you want to keep some of your personal or sensitive conversations private, even from people who might have access to your phone.

In this article, we’ll walk you through the steps to lock individual chats in GB WhatsApp, explain why this feature is useful, and answer some common questions. Let’s get started!

Why Backup YoWhatsApp Chats?

You might be wondering, “Why would I need to lock a specific chat?” Here are a few reasons:

Keep Messages Private: Sometimes, you don’t want others like friends, relatives, or people at work to see certain chats.
Sharing Your Phone: If other people use your phone too, locking chats helps keep your personal messages safe.
Sensitive Information: If you chat about work or personal matters, locking chats keeps them safe from prying eyes.
Personal Relationships: Some people prefer to keep romantic or personal conversations locked for privacy.

Now that you know the why, let’s look at the how.

Steps to Lock Chats in GB WA

Before starting, ensure you have the latest version of GB WhatsApp installed on your phone.

Step 1: Open GB WhatsApp: Find the WA GB icon on your device and tap on it to open the app.
Step 2: Select the chat bar You Want to lock: Find the chatbox that you want to lock and click on it.
Step 3: Tap on the Three Dots (⋮): After picking the chat, tap the three dots in the top right corner.
Step 4: Select “Lock Chat”: Click on the menu and pick either “Lock Chat” or “Add Lock.”
Step 5:Set your lock type: If it’s your first time using chat lock, GB WhatsApp will ask you to set a lock method.
Step 6: Chat Is Now Locked: That’s it! Your selected chat is now locked.

How to Unlock a Chat?

If you want to unlock a chat later, here how you can do it:

Tap and hold the locked chat again.
Click the button with three lines or dots in the top right corner.
Select “Unlock Chat.”
Enter your lock method to confirm.
Now the chat will be accessible without any password.

Customize Lock Settings

GB WhatsApp also allows you to customize your lock settings a bit:

Change Lock Type: You can switch from PIN to pattern or fingerprint anytime.
Set Auto-Lock Timer: You can set how long it takes for the chat to auto-lock after use.
Hide Locked Chats: Go to “Privacy Settings” to hide locked chats from your chat list.

To access these options:

Go to GB Settings (tap the three dots on the main screen).
Tap on Privacy and Security.
Go to the Lock Chats or App Lock section to change the settings.

Tips for Using Chat Lock Wisely

Use a strong pattern or PIN that only you can remember.
Don’t use easy combinations like 1234 or “L” shape patterns.
Keep a backup of your GB WhatsApp chats in case something goes wrong.
Try not to lock too many chats or you might forget which ones are protected.
Use fingerprint lock if your phone supports it — it’s quicker and more secure.