WhatsApp is upgrading account security by changing its two-step verification method. Instead of relying on a six-digit numerical PIN, some users can set a full password that can be longer and include alphanumeric characters, with the option of special characters depending on the interface.
The outlets describe this as a shift toward stronger, more flexible verification credentials. TechCrunch and 9to5Google both report that WhatsApp is moving away from the traditional six-digit code and allowing users to choose passwords for two-step verification. The Next Web adds that WhatsApp positions the change alongside broader passkey adoption, and notes additional Android-related context features for calls from people not in the user’s contacts.
Across the coverage, the core point is consistent: WhatsApp tightens two-step verification by replacing the six-digit PIN with a password-style alternative. Reporting differs mainly in emphasis, including how much attention each outlet gives to passkeys and related call-context changes rather than the verification change itself.
