The Purpose of this is;
Enhanced security: Email verification acts as a backup login method, especially helpful if you lose your phone or have trouble receiving SMS verification codes.
Account recovery: If you forget your two-step verification PIN, you can request a reset link to be sent to your linked email address.
Increased confidence: This feature aims to offer users greater confidence in the security of their WhatsApp accounts.
Functionality: Optional: Linking your email address is completely voluntary.
Two-step verification integration: Email verification works in conjunction with the existing two-step verification feature.
Verification process: Users enter their email address in the WhatsApp settings and receive a six-digit code to confirm.
Benefits to Users:
Improved security: Adds another layer of protection against unauthorized account access.
Peace of mind: Provides a backup option for recovering your account.
Enhanced accessibility: Offers an alternative for verifying your account if you cannot receive SMS verification codes.
Current Status: The feature is currently rolling out gradually. As of October 2023, it is available for iPhone users. Android users are expected to receive the update soon. It is meant to provide increased security and peace of mind for those who choose to link their email address. No mandatory requirement to link your email address currently however it is believed that linking emails may become mandatory in the future. This could be beneficial for those writing search warrants to WhatsApp as it could provide additional investigative leads.
Enhanced security: Email verification acts as a backup login method, especially helpful if you lose your phone or have trouble receiving SMS verification codes.
Account recovery: If you forget your two-step verification PIN, you can request a reset link to be sent to your linked email address.
Increased confidence: This feature aims to offer users greater confidence in the security of their WhatsApp accounts.
Functionality: Optional: Linking your email address is completely voluntary.
Two-step verification integration: Email verification works in conjunction with the existing two-step verification feature.
Verification process: Users enter their email address in the WhatsApp settings and receive a six-digit code to confirm.
Benefits to Users:
Improved security: Adds another layer of protection against unauthorized account access.
Peace of mind: Provides a backup option for recovering your account.
Enhanced accessibility: Offers an alternative for verifying your account if you cannot receive SMS verification codes.
Current Status: The feature is currently rolling out gradually. As of October 2023, it is available for iPhone users. Android users are expected to receive the update soon. It is meant to provide increased security and peace of mind for those who choose to link their email address. No mandatory requirement to link your email address currently however it is believed that linking emails may become mandatory in the future. This could be beneficial for those writing search warrants to WhatsApp as it could provide additional investigative leads.